Dental Assistant

Honor Community Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401k with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (FT) 4–6 weeks

Paid Diversity Day and Holidays

Paid Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

LifeMart Discount Program

Job summary

Honor Community Health is seeking a Full Dental Assistant I to join our dental team in Michigan. The DA I will support dentists, perform clinic and records tasks, and help deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a dental assistant program, BLS certification, and at least 3 months of experience, with strong computer skills including EPIC and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a dental assistant technical program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification must be maintained.
• 3+ months in a similar dental assisting position is required.
• Strong computer skills utilizing: EPIC preferred and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care while assisting dentists in delivering evidence-based patient-centered care.
• Complete general office duties and patient records, and monitor various dental processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within Honor Community Health’s centers and with the administrative team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a culture of excellence and compassionate, high-quality dental care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Fast-paced adaptation

Flexible attitude

Patient-focused mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant program

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Dental Assistant I Job Description

(Click to view) Honor Community Health is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center co-located within 20 locations. Our mission is to provide for the health and wellness needs of the underserved of Oakland County through the provision of comprehensive, integrated primary, behavioral health, and dental care. We serve all populations regardless of their ability to pay. Our team is passionate about serving the people of Oakland County.

IMPORTANT: All applications MUST be completed in its entirety to be considered.

*NOTE: COVID-19 Vaccinations are recommended

Position Description

The Dental Assistant I (DA I) at Honor Community Health (HCH) is an essential part of our high-performing dental care team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Lead Dental Assistant. The DA I provides direct and indirect patient care while assisting dentists in delivering evidence-based patient-centered care. The DA I is also responsible for completing general office duties and patient records, as well as monitoring various dental processes. To excel in this position, the Dental Assistant should prioritize building and maintaining strong relationships within HCH’s centers and with the administrative team. Working closely with colleagues will foster a culture of excellence and a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality dental care to all.

What are we looking for?

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a technical program for a dental assistant is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification must be maintained.
• 3+ months in a similar dental assisting position is required.
• Strong computer skills utilizing:
  • Electronic Dental Record (EPIC preferred)
  • Microsoft Office
• A flexible and positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Creating an excellent patient experience
• Patient focused mindset

What do we Offer?

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 4-6 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees
• Paid Time off for Part-Time Employees
• Paid Diversity Day and Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• LifeMart Discount Program for all employees
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance for Clinicians
• Free Malpractice Insurance
• License Reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness to all Full-Time Employees
• National Health Service Corp (NHSC) for licensed health care providers and offers up to $50,000 toward student loans

Why work for Honor?

• Honor is a patient directed and community driven Federally Qualified Health Center.
• We ensure that patients come first by providing enabling services to assist patients with specific barriers to care such as transportation, translation, food security, and other social services.
• Our staff is passionate about providing all members of the community with access to quality health care regardless of their situation.

Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal record check and reference check.

Honor Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items