Dental Assistant

Wave Dental Professionals; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice as a Dental Assistant, where your skills will shine in a supportive environment. This role involves working closely with experienced dentists to provide exceptional care, ensuring patient comfort and safety. You'll prepare treatment rooms, assist in procedures, and educate patients on maintaining their dental health. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on patient experience, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in the community. Enjoy a range of benefits including health insurance, PTO, and opportunities for continuing education.

Benefits

401k plan with company match

Health insurance including vision and dental

2 weeks PTO

Up to 7 paid holidays

Life insurance

Bonus and commission potential

Long-term and short-term disability options

CE opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate and current CDA/RDA/EFDA license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Patient Education

Infection Control

Radiographic Studies

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Valid X-ray Certificate

CDA/RDA/EFDA License

Job description

Description

Overview of Job

Floater between Pediatrics and Ortho - 5 days per week (flexible during the week but 2 Saturdays per month are required)

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to work with our exceptional GP dentists! EFDA experience is a plus!

We are a general dentistry practice, and we strive to provide exemplary, personalized dental care in a friendly, relaxing environment at an excellent value. We treat every patient with compassion and integrity, utilizing proven, efficient systems and technologies. We believe in preventative dental care for our patients, and we educate them on how to maintain their dental health for life. Patient experience is our top priority, and we strive to 'WOW' our patients, as well as each other.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Fabricates restorations; cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment
• Maintains dental supplies inventory.

Benefits

• 401k plan (with company match after 90 days)
• Health insurance, including vision and dental
• 2 weeks PTO
• up to 7 paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Bonus and commission potential
• Long-term and short-term disability options
• CE opportunities

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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