Dental Assistant

Aligned Dental; Chesaning (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Private practice environment

Friendly team

Job summary

Chesaning Family Dental in Chesaning, MI is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support the Doctor and team in a friendly private practice. You’ll prepare rooms, assist with procedures, and ensure patient comfort throughout visits. CPR certification is required; a Certified Dental Assistant credential is preferred. Monday–Thursday schedule with no current Friday shifts.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, benefits, ongoing learning opportunities, and a collaborative, family-like workplace.

Qualifications

• Certified or experienced Dental Assistant.
• CPR certification current.
• Reliable, organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials.
• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable.
• Assist Doctor with procedures, set-ups, suction and passing instruments.
• Take and document intraoral photographs.
• Chart treatment and patient information; pour, trim and polish study casts.
• Fabricate temporary restorations.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow OSHA and infection control guidelines.
• Answer patient questions and provide information.
• Be a positive team member.

Skills

CPR certification

Certified Dental Assistant

Team player

Education

Certified Dental Assistant credential

Job description

Dental Assistant – Chesaning Family Dental

We're looking for a full-time Dental Assistant who is dependable, energetic, and enjoys being part of a great team!

A Little About Us

Chesaning Family Dental is an established private family practice in Chesaning. We have a wonderful team, an amazing Doctor, and a practice that truly puts our patients and our team first. We're looking for someone who wants to find a long-term home and enjoys working in a friendly, supportive office.

What You'll Be Doing

Responsibilities

As a Dental Assistant, you'll work closely with the Doctor and team to help provide a great experience for our patients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials
• Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable throughout their visit
• Assisting the Doctor with procedures, including set-ups, suction, and passing instruments
• Taking and documenting intraoral photographs
• Thoroughly charting treatment and patient informationPouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
• Fabricating temporary restorations
• Cleaning and polishing removable appliances
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining clean treatment rooms
• Following OSHA and infection control guidelines
• Answering patient questions and helping them feel informed and comfortable
• Pitching in wherever needed and being a positive part of the team

What We're Looking For

• A certified or experienced Dental Assistant
• Current in CPR certification
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a busy dental office
• Friendly and personable with patients
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Available to work our Monday–Thursday schedule

Schedule

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: No Fridays at this time, but this could change in the future

What We Offer

• $18–$25/hour, based on experience and skill level
• Benefits
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• A friendly, supportive private practice environment
• A great team and positive workplace

If you're looking for a private practice where you can work with a great team, build relationships with patients, and feel like part of the family, we'd love to meet you!