Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Hourly Rate

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k with matching

Benefits at 30 hours or more

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during procedures at Roman Shlafer DDS PLLC. The role involves preparing rooms, taking X-rays, scheduling appointments, and guiding patients on oral hygiene.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a professional, patient-focused approach. Benefits include paid time off, 401k, and health plans. Non-exempt, on-site position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with coworkers and patients.
• Driven personality to strive to provide the best care for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment is ready for dentists.
• Understand anatomy of the mouth and dental terms; assist during procedures.
• Take and process X-rays; perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and advise on oral hygiene.
• Maintain patient records and assist with payment procedures; handle general duties.

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

Dental Assistant ($22 - $26 an hour)

Dental assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry, we would like to tell you more.

Location

Roman Shlafer DDS PLLC

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with payment procedures
• Strong communication skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self‑motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co‑workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits offered at 30 hours or more
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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