Dental Assistant

FQHC Talent; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plan with match

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. in Traverse City, Michigan is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Dental team, 32 to 40 hours per week, offering a patient-centered, nonprofit environment with strong benefits.

You will prepare patients and rooms, assist dentists and hygienists, maintain infection control, take diagnostic x-rays, educate patients, and support scheduling and insurance processes. A compassionate, detail-oriented team player is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience.
• Patient-focused and compassionate approach to care.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-based clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures.
• Assist Dentists and Hygienists during exams and treatments.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Take diagnostic x-rays and record medical/dental histories.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Support scheduling and insurance processes.
• Help ensure dental equipment is clean, functional, and maintained.

Skills

Dental assisting

Team player

Detail oriented

Communication

Job description

Looking for more than just a job? Want great benefits, a supportive team and the chance to make a real impact on your community?

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Dental team in Traverse City, Michigan, 32 to 40 hours per week. If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to work in a patient-focused environment, we'd love to meet you!

For over 50 years, NMHSI has served communities across Northwest Michigan as a nonprofit community health center - providing high-quality, affordable care where it's needed most.

Why you'll love working here

• Mission-drive, nonprofit organization
• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits
• Supportive, team-oriented dental environment
• Stable schedule with strong work-life balance
• Benefits eligibility starting just 30 days after hire.

What You'll Do

As a Dental Assistant at NMHSI, you'll be a key part of delivering excellent, patient-centered care. Your day-to -day work will include:

Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures

Assist Dentists and Hygienists during exams and treatments

Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards

Taking diagnostic x-rays and recording medical/dental histories

Educating patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care

Supporting scheduling and insurance processes

Helping ensure dental equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained.

What we're looking for

• At least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Patient-focused, compassionate approach to care
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based clinical setting
• Excellent communication and professionalism

Benefits that support you

Health & Insurance

• Medical coverage through BCBS of Michigan or BCN
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (available immediately)
• Optional Voluntary life insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make an Impact Every Day

At NMHSI, your work directly improves access to dental care for individuals and families across Northwest Michigan. If you want a role where your skills matter and your work makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you.