Dental Assistant

Premier Smiles PLC; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Smiles PLC in Michigan is seeking a dental assistant to support dentists during procedures, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and take X-rays where certified.

You will handle patient intake, explain procedures, manage records, schedule appointments, order supplies, and ensure infection-control standards are followed, maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting dentists in clinical settings.
• Knowledge of infection-control procedures and PPE use.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures (four-handed dentistry).
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Take and process dental X-rays (if certified).
• Prepare dental materials (impressions, fillings, cements).
• Suction and retract tissues during procedures.
• Apply topical anesthetics and fluoride (where allowed).
• Greet and prepare patients for treatment.
• Explain procedures and post-operative instructions.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Update and review medical/dental histories.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Patient communication

Tools

Dental X-ray

Job description

• Assist the dentist during procedures (four-handed dentistry)

• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments

• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment

• Take and process dental X-rays (if certified)

• Prepare dental materials (impressions, fillings, cements)

• Suction and retract tissues during procedures

• Apply topical anesthetics and fluoride (where allowed)

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment

• Explain procedures and post-operative instructions

• Educate patients on oral hygiene

• Ensure patient comfort and safety

• Update and review medical/dental histories

• Follow OSHA and CDC infection-control guidelines

• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment

• Proper disposal of biohazard and sharps waste

• Use PPE correctly

• Schedule appointments

• Manage patient records (paper or EHR)

• Handle billing, insurance forms, and payments

• Order and manage dental supplies

• Answer phones and coordinate patient flow

• Take impressions and bite registrations

• Pour and trim dental models

• Prepare temporary crowns (if allowed)

• Send and receive cases from dental labs

6. Legal & Ethical Responsibilities

• Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA)

• Work within the scope allowed by state law

• Report equipment issues or patient safety concerns