Dental Assistant

Bobit Business Media; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Great Lakes Family Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to deliver patient care and support clinical activities. Responsibilities include providing dental care in various settings, preparing treatment rooms, assisting dentists and hygienists, and documenting patient intake data. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic life support certification, and preferably experience as a dental assistant. Join a community health center that prioritizes exceptional care for all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Evidence of BLS certification or willingness to obtain upon hire is necessary.
• Preferred certification from a recognized Dental Assistant Program or State of Michigan Registered Dental Assistant.
• Preferred experience working as a dental assistant.
• Completed X-ray certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care and outreach in clinic and non-traditional settings.
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for treatments; maintain dental instruments.
• Assist with routine clinic support activities by providing assistance during patient treatment.
• Collect and document patient intake data.

Skills

Basic life support (BLS) certification

Experience working as a dental assistant

X-ray certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification from a recognized Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Upper Great Lakes Family Health (UGLFH) is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care, assists providers with clinical and clerical duties, and maintains the dental clinic.

Responsibilities, included but not limited to:

• Provides dental care and outreach in clinic and non-traditional settings.
• Prepares treatment rooms and patients for treatments, maintains dental instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Assists with routine clinic support activities by providing assistance to the dentists and hygienists during the patient treatment plan.
• Collects and documents patient intake data.

About Us

Upper Great Lakes Family Health is your community-based medical, dental, and behavioral health care center. We are designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing services regardless of language, gender, socio‑economic status, sexual orientation, physical and mental capacity, age, religion, housing status and ability to pay.

Our Mission

Providing exceptional health care services for all people in the Upper Great Lakes region regardless of their ability to pay.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Evidence of basic life support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Certification from a recognized Dental Assistant Program or State of Michigan Registered Dental Assistant, preferred.
• Experience working as a dental assistant, preferred.
• Completed X-ray certification, preferred.