Dental Assistant

Wave Dental Professionals; Dearborn Heights, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Monthly bonus opportunities

100% employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Disability insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cambridge Dental Group in Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our technology-driven practice. If you’re chairside-confident, dependable, and have solid general dentistry experience, we’d love to meet you and offer full benefits, bonuses, and room to grow.

You’ll assist the dentist, prepare rooms, take X-rays, maintain infection control, and provide patient education while collaborating with a neighboring multi-specialty team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• General dentistry experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working chairside in a busy practice.
• Reliable, organized, and team-oriented.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.
• Experience with Open Dental, iTero or CBCT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside with general dentistry procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain efficient room turnover.
• Take dental X-rays and assist with clinical documentation.
• Provide excellent patient care and education.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards.
• Collaborate with the neighboring specialty team when needed.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Chairside

Team-oriented

Patient care

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma

X-ray certificate

CPR & first aid certificate

Tools

Open Dental

iTero

CBCT

Job description

Description

Experienced Dental Assistant – $23-$28/hr | Full Benefits | Monthly Bonuses

Cambridge Dental Group – Dearborn Heights, MI

Cambridge Dental Group is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team! If you’re looking for a stable dental office with great technology, supportive leadership, full benefits, bonus opportunities, and room to grow, we’d love to meet you.

If you’re confident chairside, dependable, and have solid general dentistry experience, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $23-$28/hour
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability options
• Modern, technology-driven practice
• Opportunities to grow into lead or expanded clinical roles
• Supportive leadership and a team-oriented environment
• Collaboration with a neighboring multi-specialty dental practice

What You'll Do

• Assist the dentist chairside with a variety of general dentistry procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain efficient room turnover
• Take dental X-rays and assist with clinical documentation
• Provide excellent patient care and education
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standardsHelp keep the clinical schedule running efficiently
• Work closely with the dental team to create a positive patient experience
• Collaborate with our neighboring specialty team when needed

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience preferred
• General dentistry experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable working chairside in a busy practice
• Reliable, organized, and team-oriented
• Strong communication and patient-care skills
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Experience with Open Dental, iTero, or CBCT is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person

Our Technology

You'll work in a modern practice equipped with:

• Open Dental
• iTero digital scanner
• CBCT
• Modern digital technology and equipment

Schedule

Approximately 38-40 hours per week:

*Some combination of our office hours below*

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2 Saturdays per month: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Weekday off provided during weeks when a Saturday is worked

Your Future With Us

We're looking for someone who wants more than just another dental assisting job. Whether your goal is to become a Lead Dental Assistant, expand your clinical skills, or simply find a great office where you can stay long-term, we want to help you grow.

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for competitive pay, excellent benefits, bonuses, and a team that values your experience,

#indeedwavedp

Requirements

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager