Dental Assistant

Northwest Michigan Health Services; Greilickville (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage through BCBS of MI or

Health Savings Account with employer贡献

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage (short-term & long

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan with employer match

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. in Traverse City, Michigan, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our Dental team. You will deliver patient-centered care in a nonprofit community health setting, with 32–40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, assisting dentists and hygienists, sterilizing instruments, taking diagnostic x-rays, and aiding scheduling and insurance tasks. Compassion and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience.
• Patient-focused, compassionate approach to care.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures.
• Assist Dentists and Hygienists during exams and treatments.
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards.
• Taking diagnostic x-rays and recording medical/dental histories.
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Supporting scheduling and insurance processes.
• Helping ensure dental equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Team-based orientation

Communication skills

Tools

X-ray equipment

Infection control tools

Job description

Looking for more than just a job? Want great benefits, a supportive team and the chance to make a real impact on your community?

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Dental team in Traverse City, Michigan, 32 to 40 hours per week. If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to work in a patient-focused environment, we'd love to meet you!

For over 50 years, NMHSI has served communities across Northwest Michigan as a nonprofit community health center - providing high-quality, affordable care where it's needed most.

Why you'll love working here

• Mission-drive, nonprofit organization
• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits
• Supportive, team-oriented dental environment
• Stable schedule with strong work-life balance
• Benefits eligibility starting just 30 days after hire.

What You'll Do

As a Dental Assistant at NMHSI, you'll be a key part of delivering excellent, patient-centered care. Your day-to -day work will include:

Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures

Assist Dentists and Hygienists during exams and treatments

Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards

Taking diagnostic x-rays and recording medical/dental histories

Educating patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care

Supporting scheduling and insurance processes

Helping ensure dental equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained.

What we're looking for

• At least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Patient-focused, compassionate approach to care
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based clinical setting
• Excellent communication and professionalism

Benefits that support you

Health & Insurance

Medical coverage through BCBS of Michigan or BCN

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (available immediately)

Optional Voluntary life insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

11 paid holidays

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make an Impact Every Day

At NMHSI, your work directly improves access to dental care for individuals and families across Northwest Michigan. If you want a role where your skills matter and your work makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you.