Dental Assistant - Contingent

Advantage Health; La Bruellie; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare provider in La Bruellie is seeking a Dental Assistant to support their Dentist in providing dental services and engaging in community outreach. The ideal candidate should have a Registered Dental Assistant license in Michigan, proven chair-side assistance experience, and knowledge of dental terminology. This role emphasizes patient care, dental hygiene education, and maintaining professional standards in a busy dental environment. Competitive pay and continuing education opportunities are offered.

Prestations

Competitive Wages

403B Retirement Savings

Free Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Continuing Medical Education Allowance

Free Malpractice Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Loan Repayment Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Valid State of Michigan Registered Dental Assistant license preferred.
• Two years of chair-side dental assistance experience required.
• Current CPR certification is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Dentist in providing dental services.
• Prepare patients for services and instruct on oral hygiene.
• Maintain dental equipment and operatory cleanliness.

Connaissances

Dental terminology knowledge

Digital x-rays proficiency

Four-handed assisting technique

Inventory management

Formation

Registered Dental Assistant license

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of dental assistant training program

Description du poste

Advantage Health is always looking for qualified, patient focused candidates that want to make a difference in the communities we serve.

What we offer –

• Competitive Wages
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Medical Education Allowance for Clinicians
• Free Malpractice Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Location: Detroit

Job Id:302-2021

# of Openings:1

Pay range - $19 to $22 per hour, based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position works directly with and under the supervision of the Dentist in providing general dental services. To assist the Dentist in providing Clinical dental services and outreach community services in metropolitan Detroit.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: To assist the Dentist in providing dental services to all patients by:

• Knowledge of dental terminology, dental materials and instruments; efficient in room set-up for restorative, oral surgery, pedo, crown, and endo a plus
• Preparing patients for dental health services and instructing them in appropriate post dental treatment, diet and oral hygiene.
• Promptly following all instructions from the dentist dealing with patient comfort.
• Taking inventory, stocking all supplies, instruments and medications and the ordering of said items.
• Knowledge and proficiency of digital x-rays.
• Proficiency with using fourhanded assisting technique.
• Maintaining dental equipment and operatories in good, clean condition at all times.
• Maintain the instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfect ion protocols per OSHA guidelines.
• Cross-training in other dental support positions as necessary, i.e., reception, oral surgery, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dental Director as it pertains to the Dental Department.
• Maintain personnel protection per OSHA guidelines as it pertains to personnel safety, i.e., protective clothing, eyewear, gloves.
• To participate in in-service training, department and general staff meetings and clinics.
• To have a genuine desire to improve your current skills and to actively pursue continuing educational opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid State of Michigan Registered Dental Assistant license (preferred)
• Possession of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a dental assist training academic program, or
• Minimum 2 years chair side dental assistance experience (references required)
• Evidence of current CPR certification (may be provided by Advantage Health
• Center before end ofintroductory period employee status).
• Possession of current valid Michigan identification or drivers license.
• Punctuality, accuracy, efficiency and professionalism.

Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wed from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM