Dental Assistant

Covenant Community Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time and Part-Time opportunities

Loan repayment programs up to $60,000

Productivity incentive

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

No weekends and limited evenings

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Covenant Community Care in Detroit, MI is seeking Dental Assistants to support dentists and hygienists, ensuring compassionate, quality dental care in a team-based, patient-centered clinic. This entry-level role lays the foundation for learning four-handed dentistry and advancing toward more senior DA levels, with on-the-job training and growth opportunities.

You will work in a faith-based non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center serving Detroit communities, with flexibility and a supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist and hygienist during procedures.
• Assist in the general workflow of the clinic.
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Weekly maintenance of dental equipment.
• Taking and developing x-rays.
• Take and record medical and dental records.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

We’re looking for dedicated healthcare professionals willing to stand in the gap to ensure access to quality health care to Metro Detroit’s underserved communities.

At Covenant Community Care, our staff work together to bring excellent healthcare service to our patients; and as an employer, we aim to reward our employees by providing a work environment that allows for flexibility, balance, and growth. We offer the following employment perks and benefits:

• Full-time and Part-time work opportunities


• On-the-job training for Medical and Dental Assistant and Receptionist positions


• Loan repayment programs for eligible providers with up to $60,000 in repayment


• Productivity incentive


• 9-paid holidays and generous paid time off


• No weekends and limited evenings


• Company paid life insurance


• And more!

Location: Detroit, MI

Job Id:326

# of Openings:3

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a caring and community focused environment? At Covenant Community Care, we are a faith based non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center serving the communities of Detroit in our clinics that offer integrated medical, dental and counseling healthcare needs. We are seeking new team members to join our dental clinics.

Job Description:

The Dental Assistants in our clinics will be responsible for providing ongoing support to the dentist/hygienist in providing quality dental care to patients. The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and have excellent customer service skills. They must be organized and able to work well in a team environment. Professionalism is a must, as they will be interacting with patients on a daily basis. This entry level position is the foundation for learning four-handed dentistry and advancing to Dental Assistant levels two (DA2) and three (DA3).

Flexible: Ability to adapt to changing situations and schedules.
Dependable: Consistently reliable and punctual.
Teamwork: Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive team environment.
Customer Service: Excellent communication skills and ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients.
Organization: Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the dentist and hygienist during procedures


• Assist in the general workflow of the clinic


• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment


• Weekly maintenance of dental equipment


• Taking and developing x-rays


• Take and record medical and dental records


• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years in a dental office/environment.


• Spanish/English bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Position Criteria:

• Predictable, consistent, and reliable attendance


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and float between sites when needed (float premium provided)


• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures

Job Type: Full-time
At Covenant we offer our employees:

• Vacation, Sick, and Personal time (VSP)


• Paid holidays


• 401K


• Life insurance, long term and short term disability

All candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, TB test, and education credentialing as part of the hiring process. Candidates that float to the Mobile Dental team also require background check for Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD)