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Dental Assistant

Lifetime Dental Of Macomb
Shelby Charter Township, MI
22 - 26 USD hourly (44,000 - 52,000 USD annually)
Dental AssistantFull Time

Job Description

Join our vibrant, family-owned practice! We are looking for a skilled, compassionate Dental Assistant to partner with our dentists in delivering top-tier patient care in a warm, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist dentists across a full range of general dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
  • Prepare patients for care by gathering medical histories, taking vital signs, and offering post-op instructions.
  • Take high-quality dental X-rays and assist with pediatric patients.
  • Sterilize instruments, maintain clinical cleanliness, and track dental materials.
  • Utilize digital scanner and make temporaries as needed
  • Manage clinical records via Open Dental and handle light administrative tasks while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 2+ years of general dental assisting experience required.
  • Certifications: X-ray certification required. RDA license is a plus.
  • Technical Skills: Strong grasp of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control, and dental x-ray imaging. Proficiency in Open Dental software is a plus.
  • Key Traits: Excellent communication, sharp attention to detail, and a patient-centered mindset.
  • Availability: Monday - Friday

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Annual bonuses
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • 401k with matching
  • State-of-the-art facility, supportive team culture

To Apply: Submit your resume today and help us bring healthy smiles to our community!

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 34.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Direct patient care • Customer communication • Medical procedure preparation • Patient rooming • Dental office • Vital signs • Dental assisting • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Pre-examination patient preparation • Paid holidays • Yearly bonus • HIPAA • Full-time • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • X-Ray Certification • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Intraoral scanners • US work authorization • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Medical assisting • Monday to Friday • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • 2 years • Technical Proficiency • Open Dental • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling

Job Details

Job Type
Full Time
Salary
22 - 26 USD hourly (44,000 - 52,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in MI: $40k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
November 7, 2026
Dental Assistant at Lifetime Dental Of Macomb | DentalConnect