Dental Assistant

Rising Star Staffing; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Stipend of $250 a month

Paid Holidays

Two week vacations

One week of sick time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Southfield, MI, seeks an experienced Dental Assistant to support clinical needs. Responsibilities include assisting with treatment, managing infection control, and educating patients on hygiene. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, an active state license, and experience in Digital X-rays. Attractive compensation includes a pay range of $22-25 per hour and additional benefits after a 100-day period, including a medical stipend and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team.
• Must have an active license as required by the state.
• Experience in Digital X-rays is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist during various treatment procedures.
• Manage infection control and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Collaborate with the practice team for patient satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport with patients

Experience in Digital X-rays

Collaborative teamwork skills

Commitment to ongoing learning

Education

Active license, registration, or permit as required

Job description

Southfield, MI, United States Sarita Nakisher

As a Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of the practices patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.

• Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
• Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
• Manage infection control prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
• Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
• Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
• Perform digital intraoral scans
• Perform various office tasks as necessary
• Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
• Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required
• Must have experience in Digital X-rays
• Endo and cerec experience is preferred

Compensation Package: $22-25

After 100 days

• Medical Stipend of $250 a month
• Paid Holidays
• Two week vacations prorated in 1st year
• One week of sick time prorated in 1st year