Dental Assistant

Smile Programs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Flexible schedule

Full and part-time positions

Job summary

Michigan Dental Outreach in Detroit, MI is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a school-based mobile program. You will assist with in-school dental care for underserved children, adhere to X-ray requirements, chart patient data, and operate portable equipment during school visits.

The role offers daytime hours aligned with the school day, a flexible scheduling approach, and a benefits package. Candidates must have CPR certification and a valid driver license for local travel.

Qualifications

• Must meet State requirements to operate X rays.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Digital X-ray imaging experience.
• Patient charting.
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation; travel to schools.
• Works well with children.
• Team player; able to work on a small team.
• Setting up/breaking down equipment; lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Works well with children

Team player

Lift up to 50 lbs

Willingness to travel to schools

Education

CPR certification card

Tools

Digital X-ray imaging

Driver license

Job description

Dentistry with a work‑life balance

Make a difference while doing what you love.

If you’re looking for a career opportunity at a competitive salary while helping kids in need, let’s talk.

About Michigan Dental Outreach

Michigan Dental Outreach is a school‑based mobile dental practice seeking a Dental Assistant in Detroit, MI and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their schools. Our innovative in‑school dental program offers something different from a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents, and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Contact: Michael at 855‑957‑4375 or email [e-mail].

Dental Assistant Qualifications

• Must meet State requirements to operate X rays
• CPR certification card
• Minimum of 1 year working experience as a Dental Assistant
• Digital X‑ray imaging experience
• Patient charting
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel to schools in nearby counties
• Works well with children
• Team player and able to work on a small team
• Setting up and breaking down equipment: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Michigan Dental Outreach Offers

• Evenings, weekends and summers off
• Working a school day schedule (about 6‑7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part‑time positions
• Competitive compensation
• State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

Smile Programs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.