Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry; Plymouth (MI); In loco; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Vacation & Holidays

401k with match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Ardent Dental - Dental Arts is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to support our clinicians in Plymouth, MI. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, strong patient communication, and a calm, empathetic bedside manner. The role includes taking X-rays, preparing rooms, and assisting with various procedures.

We offer a competitive hourly pay range, benefits for eligible staff, and a supportive team environment focused on delivering excellent patient care.

Competenze

• 1-2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Empathy, patience and good communication with patients.
• Knowlege of dental terminology and procedures is beneficial.

Mansioni

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments.
• Take and process X-rays and maintain patient records.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; discuss oral hygiene.

Conoscenze

Dental Assisting

X-ray imaging

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

Dental Assistant# Careers## Dental AssistantApply: Plymouth, MI: Full time: Posted Today: JR103784**Location:**Ardent Dental - Dental ArtsOur Dental Assistants deliver compassionate care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Looking to add an experienced Dental Assistant to our family.Pay range: $21-26 depending on experience.**Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:*** Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists* Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms* Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants* Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs* Taking and processing X-rays of patients* Perform lab tasks as instructed* Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments* Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene* Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures* Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions* Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice **Qualifications:*** 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred* Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients* Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients **Compensation & Benefits:*** Guaranteed Hourly Rate* Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays* 401k Program: with matching contributions* Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)* Competitive health, dental, and vision plan* Life Insurance and Disability Insurance **FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.