Dental Assistant

DOCS Health; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DOCS Health is seeking Dental Assistants to perform exams, treatment, and X-rays for military service members. The role is primarily weekend-based with occasional weekday shifts in Michigan, supporting a fixed-clinic mobile treatment model.

Ideal candidates hold MI dental assisting certification with radiology and CPR/BLS. Experience in a military context and comfort with 4-handed chairside care are preferred. Must be proficient with computer programs and sterilization protocols.

Qualifications

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in MI (CDA/RDA/EDDA/EFDA) required.
• Active Radiology Certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience with 4-handed chair-side assisting.
• Experience with sterilization and basic administration.
• Weekend availability is mandatory.
• Military experience preferred and proficiency with computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in mobile environment.
• Take Digital x-rays (BW and Pano).
• Sterilize instruments and support clinical workflow.

Skills

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

4-Handed Chairside

Sterilization

Administrative Skills

Military Experience (preferred)

Computer Proficiency

Education

MI Dental Assistant Certification (CDA/RDA/EDDA/EFDA)

Job description

Attention all Dental Assistants, we are calling on you to partner with us to complete dental exams, treatment, and X-rays to our Military Service members.

We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of MI on an "as needed basis".

Requirements

We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Provide Digital x-Rays (BW & PANO).
• Provide sterilization of instruments.

Requirements

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA)
• Active Radiology Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting
• Experience with sterilization
• Experience with basic administrative functions
• Experience working with military - preferred
• Proficient with computer programs
• Must have weekend availability

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.