Dental Assistant

Seva Dental Team; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k)

Dental benefits (including immediate)

CE courses

Paid time off

Job summary

Livonia Dental Team is seeking a Dental Assistant to keep the day running smoothly, support the clinical team, and help patients feel comfortable from the moment they sit down.

You’ll collaborate with doctors and hygienists, prepare patients, take X-rays, assist with charting, and help maintain a clean, organized office. If you thrive in a fast-paced team and value patient care, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and equipment helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and treatment.
• Assist doctors during procedures and with clinical documentation.
• Create a warm, educational chairside experience.
• Take digital radiographs/X-rays.
• Assist doctors and hygienists with charting.
• Take detailed notes and record patient information.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment with high sanitization standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Livonia Dental Team| Part of Seva Dental Team

We’re Hiring: Dental Assistant

Livonia Dental Team is growing, and we’re looking for a Dental Assistant who can keep things moving, support the clinical team, and help patients feel comfortable from the minute they sit down.

If you’re the kind of person who can juggle a busy schedule, keep things organized, and still bring a calm, friendly vibe to the day, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced office where teamwork matters, patients come first, and no two days are exactly the same.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be a big part of keeping the day running smoothly and helping create a great experience for patients and teammates alike. That includes:

• Preparing patients for exams and treatment

• Assisting doctors during procedures and helping with clinical documentation

• Creating a warm, educational, and reassuring chairside experience

• Taking digital radiographs/X-rays

• Assisting doctors and hygienists with charting

• Taking detailed notes and recording important patient information

• Staying flexible and focused in a busy office

• Maintaining a clean, sterile environment with high sanitization standards

• Learning and using dental software (or putting your current skills to work)

Lab / Back Office Duties

Because every great clinical day starts behind the scenes too:

• Sanitize operatories according to CDC guidelines

• Sterilize instruments and maintain sterilization workflow

• Stock rooms and supplies

• Check in and organize lab cases

• Communicate with dental labs

• Help order supplies and keep things running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and equipment

• Strong communication skills (with patients and team members)

• Great organization and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• A positive attitude and team-first mindset

Benefits

We offer a great benefits package for eligible team members, including:

• Health plan

• 401(k)

• Dental benefits (including immediate family)

• CE courses

• Paid time off

Why Livonia Dental Team?

We’re part of Seva Dental Team, which means you get the best of both worlds: a supportive local practice team and a larger organization that believes in service, growth, and helping people do their best work.

If you’re ready to join a team that works hard, supports each other, and takes great care of patients, we’d love to meet you.