Dental Assistant

Mid America Health,Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flex Spending

Health Savings Account

Company vehicle

Job summary

Mid America Health is seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant for School Smiles in the Detroit, MI area. Workdays are Monday–Friday during school hours with a focus on portable dental services to children in local schools.

This role emphasizes work-life balance and a rewarding impact in an underserved community. The position offers an hourly wage of $27.00 for clinic hours and drive time, plus full benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), generous PTO and holidays, flex

Qualifications

• Current CPR for Healthcare Providers required.
• Willingness to travel within a 2-hour radius.
• 1-year Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• Active Michigan X-ray License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain portable equipment and supplies as well as vehicle upkeep.
• Assist Dentist in portable operatory setup inside the school.
• Load/unload and set up dental operatory inside school.
• Perform various administrative duties.

Skills

CPR Certification

Travel willingness

Dental assisting

Administrative skills

Education

Michigan X-ray License

Job description

Job Description

Mid America Health is currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant to join our growing School Smiles team! This position is 5 days per week (Monday - Friday, during school hours) based out of the Detroit, MI area (2-hour radius) and is a rewarding opportunity providing portable dental services to children at local schools. This opportunity would be a great fit for a Dental Assistant interested in a low stress opportunity in a non-private practice setting. Mid America Health strives to provide an excellent work/life balance. Our positions allow you to leave work at work and the terrific hours allow you to finish your workday and get to the personal things you need to take care of. This position is also an excellent way to "give back" by treating a typically underserved population. You will work with a truly grateful patient base that are extremely appreciative of the work you do. This will be one of the most rewarding jobs you've ever had and will give you a true sense of value and importance!

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly rate $27.00 hour for clinic hours worked and drive time
• NO weekend hours, and full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, paid holidays, flex spending, and a health savings account
• Company vehicle is provided, along with a gas and maintenance card
• An active Michigan X-ray License is required for this opportunity

Job Duties

• Responsible for maintaining portable equipment and supplies as well as maintenance of company van, all which remain in your possession at all times.
• Assist Dentist in portable operatory setup inside the school with chairside procedures as needed
• Responsible with loading/unloading and setup of dental operatory inside school
• Various administrative duties

Job Qualifications

• Current Michigan X-ray License is a MUST
• Current CPR for Healthcare Providers required
• 1-year Dental Assistant experience preferred
• Willingness to travel within a 2-hour radius