Dental Assistant

Specialty1 Partners; Port Huron (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading specialty dental practice where your skills as a Dental Assistant will shine. This role is essential in providing exceptional patient care, ensuring comfort, and assisting in various dental procedures. You'll work closely with a collaborative team dedicated to improving patient experiences and outcomes. With a focus on continuous learning and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. If you're passionate about dental care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this could be the perfect next step in your career!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a dental assistant, preferably in a specialty.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and sterilization methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain patient records accurately.

Skills

Dental Assistance

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate from an Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Active State Radiology License

Tools

Dental Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Our office, Lakeview Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center - Port Huron, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice.

We are looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why we could be the right next step in your career.

Your Responsibilities

You will ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist’s shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered. You will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patients go to resource during their visit which includes the following:

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
• Selecting and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Assisting with payment procedures

As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Your Background

You are a resourceful dental assistant who loves helping patients receive the experience they deserve and helping the Dentist to provide it. You're excited by the prospect of a patient leaving your office in a healthier, stronger, and more comfortable / happier being, each and every day. You’re a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who is able to proactively adjust to shifting priorities, and values the chance to make an important impact.

You also have the following:

• At least 1-2 years of proven experience as dental assistant, specialty is preferred
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)

If this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team!

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of Specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and many more all work together to improve the patient care experience and great clinical results.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.

Position Base Pay Range: $18 - $21 USD

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice.

Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal-opportunity employers who recognize the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.