Contingent Dental Assistant

Covenant Community Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Community Care, a faith-based nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving Detroit, seeks a contingent Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in providing quality care. This entry-level role emphasizes learning four-handed dentistry and advancing through levels DA2/DA3.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, handling instrument prep and sterilization, taking X-rays, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• 2+ years in a dental office is preferred.
• Certification in dental assisting is preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and hygienist during procedures.
• Support the clinic workflow.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Perform weekly maintenance of dental equipment.
• Take and develop dental X-rays.
• Record medical and dental records and vital signs.
• Maintain patient records and data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a caring and community focused environment? At Covenant Community Care, we are a faith based non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center serving the communities of Detroit in our clinics that offer integrated medical, dental and counseling healthcare needs. We are seeking a contingent, as needed, dental assistant to join our team.

Job Description

The Dental Assistants in our clinics will be responsible for providing ongoing support to the dentist/hygienist in providing quality dental care to patients. The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and have excellent customer service skills. They must be organized and able to work well in a team environment. Professionalism is a must, as they will be interacting with patients on a daily basis. This entry level position is the foundation for learning four-handed dentistry and advancing to Dental Assistant levels two (DA2) and three (DA3).

• Flexible: Ability to adapt to changing situations and schedules.
• Dependable: Consistently reliable and punctual.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Customer Service: Excellent communication skills and ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients.
• Organization: Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist and hygienist during procedures
• Assist in the general workflow of the clinic
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Weekly maintenance of dental equipment
• Taking and developing x-rays
• Take and record medical and dental records
• Record patient vital signs
• Maintaining patient records
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years in a dental office/environment.
• Certification in dental assisting preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Position Criteria

• Predictable, consistent, and reliable attendance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and float between sites
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures

Job Type: Contingent, as needed.

All candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, TB test, and education credentialing as part of the hiring process. Candidates that float to the Mobile Dental team also require background check for Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD).