Dental Assistant

My Community Dental Centers Inc; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights weekends or on-call

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Health dental and vision insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) with company match up to 4%

Wellness program

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

CE and license renewal reimbursement

DA/RA certification assistance

Job summary

My Community Dental Centers Inc invites qualified applicants to join our dental team as a Dental Assistant. This full-time position offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 7:45am to 4:30pm, with wage starting at $18 per hour and potential growth to $21 per hour.

The role emphasizes assisting the Dentist, patient education, equipment upkeep, and strict OSHA/MIOSHA compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in dental settings, and proficiency with Microsoft 360.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in Microsoft 360.
• 2 years dental experience preferred.
• CPR and first aid preferred.
• X-ray certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist and educate patients.
• Maintain equipment and inventory in the dental operatory.
• Follow OSHA/MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Conflict management

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

CPR

X-ray certification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft 360

Open Dental

OverJet

Job description

• Location 1110 W Washington St,Marquette, MI, 49855,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Job Category Dental Assistant, Assistant, DA
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name Tiffany Gossett

Description

Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm

Wage$ 18/hr +

About My Community Dental Centers

At My Community Dental Centers, our mission centers around people. We build a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to improving community health by providing quality dental care for all. We foster a supportive work environment where our Dental Assistants can grow and thrive, offering ample opportunities for mentorship, education, and career development.

Founded in 2006, MCDC is committed to providing high-quality dental care to everyone, including those on Medicaid or without insurance across 28 centers in Michigan. If you're passionate about making a positive impact as a Dental Assistant, we invite you to join our team!

The Dental Assistant role promotes quality dental care for patients in a comfortable environment by assisting the Dentist, educating patients, maintaining equipment and inventory, and following all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and team members.

You may be a good fit for our Dental Assistant role if you:

• Possess exceptional human relations, communications and conflict management skills.
• Can maintain an outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure.
• Can work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Are able to work unsupervised while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Have experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, amalgamator, ultrasonic, air compressor, amalgam separator, vacuum pump, and hydrim.
• Have knowledge and experience with Microsoft 360 (required) in addition to basic dental software programs, digital impression scanning and practice management platforms such as Open Dental and OverJet (preferred).

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent. (Required)
• Knowledge of Microsoft 360 (Required)
• 2 years Dental experience preferred.
• CPR and first aid preferred.
• X-ray certified preferred.

Competitive Compensation and Exceptional Benefits

Explore our exceptional benefits package, combined with competitive compensation, which aims to improve your overall well-being. Enjoy:

• No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call Hours
• Paid Time Off
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for You and Your Family
• Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• 403(B) with Company Matchup to 4%
• Wellness Program & Gym Membership Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• CE and License Renewal Reimbursement
• Financial assistance to become a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant

Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of working at MCDC: mydental.org/careers.

My Community Dental Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.