Full-Time 

Dental Assistant

Kentwood, MI

$19  - $22 hourly

$500 Sign-on Bonus 

Build A Great Career. Make A Big Impact.

Open The Door To A Career That Inspires You!

Why work for My Community Dental Centers? As the largest dental non-profit organization in Michigan, as a team, we are enhancing community health by offering access to quality dental care for all. To hear more from our CEO, Dr. Deborah Brown, Click Here.

Everything we do begins with the people within our organization. We believe in hiring talented, passionate people and providing competitive packages, along with learning and advancement opportunities that are all designed to make work/life balance accessible.
 
Pursue your dreams while you lead and grow in your role as a Dental Assistant and beyond.

Earn More with Industry Leading Benefits
When paired with our competitive compensation, our industry-leading benefits are here to support you in your professional and personal journey. We offer:  

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• 403(B) with Company Matchup to 5%
• Wellness Program & Gym Membership Benefits
• Monthly Incentive Opportunities

Enjoy Your Personal Time       

• No Nights, Weekends, or On-CallHours
• Generous Paid Time Off   
• Holidays  

The Career & Growth You Deserve 
Get the best of both worlds! Develop the education and skills you need in the field, all while making an enormous impact in patients’ lives, no matter where you are in your career as a dental assistant.

• Tuition Assistance: We offer education assistance for DA’s and CDA's to become a Registered Dental Assistant for free to help you achieve your dreams! Ask for details.
• Mentorship: Get one-on-one mentorship with our experienced dental team members to accelerate your career.
• Room to Grow: When it is time for the next step in your professional journey, we are ready to help you reach your next destination with career path options.
• Technology: We provide our staff with modern technology, including electronic patient records, digital radiography, state-of-the-art dental equipment, and more.

You May Be A Good Fit for The Position if You…  

• Take pride in performing a variety of dental assisting duties and supporting the clinical team
• Have exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a friendly personality
• Thrive on providing outstanding service and care
• Are mission-driven and are eager to care for underserved communities
• Can work with interruptions and effectively manage multiple priorities

We are also looking for the following: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 years Dental Experience preferred
• X-Ray Certification preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certified preferred
  

If this all appeals to you, we encourage you to apply today!

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Position Summary

A Dental Assistant performs a variety of dental assisting duties, within compliance of state regulations, to promote quality dental care for patients in a reduced stress, comfortable environment.  A Dental Assistant assists the doctor, teaches patients how to care for their teeth, communicates effectively with patients, maintains equipment and inventory, and follows universal precautions and all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.  As part of the overall center(s) team the Dental Assistant will assist all other staff members as required and available with their duties. 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during treatment.
• Prepare patients for treatment.
• Take and develop x-rays.
• Take diagnostic impressions.
• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control.
• Clean and stock operatory.
• Control inventory of clinical supplies.
• Fabricate provisional restorations.
• Inventory control of laboratory cases.
• Make clinical notes regarding patient treatment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Exceptional human relation skills.
• Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure.
• Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to handle conflicts and get along with people.
• Knowledge of Dentistry.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 360 required.  Prefer a knowledge and experience of basic dental software programs and digital impression scanning as well as practice management platforms such as NexHealth and OverJet. 
• Radiology licensure.
• Experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, cephalometric, TMJ film, processor, plasma arc light, amalgamator, ultrasonic, vacuum form machine, air compressor, model trimmer, amalgam separator, vacuum pump, hydrim, statmatic.
  

  Job Specification

   

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • 2 years Dental experience preferred.
  • CPR and first aid preferred.
  • X-ray certified preferred.