Compassionate Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

Southfield Family Dental Center; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Southfield Family Dental Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures, prepare rooms, and manage patient flow. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, reliability, and strong communication to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role includes taking X-rays, sterilizing tools, and maintaining accurate records, with a focus on friendly, professional patient interactions and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ready equipment for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and assist with billing procedures.
• Advise patients on oral hygiene and maintain patient records.

Skills

Empathy

Dental assisting experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Southfield Family Dental Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures, prepare rooms, and manage patient flow. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, reliability, and strong communication to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role includes taking X-rays, sterilizing tools, and maintaining accurate records, with a focus on friendly, professional patient interactions and efficient workflow.