Dental Assistant: Chairside Expert & Sterilization Pro

Advantage Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a Dental Assistant to work directly with and under the supervision of the Dentist to provide general dental services and outreach to the metropolitan Detroit area.

Responsibilities include room setup, preparing patients, four-handed assisting, digital x-rays, sterilization, inventory management, and cross-training for other dental support roles. CPR certification is required or obtained by the introductory period.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid State of Michigan Registered Dental Assistant license (preferred).
• Possession of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a dental assist training academic program, or
• Minimum 2 years chair side dental assistance experience (references required).
• Evidence of current CPR certification or obtain by end of introductory period (AHC provides BLS sessions).
• Possession of current valid Michigan identification or drivers license.
• Punctuality, accuracy, efficiency and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist in providing dental services to patients.
• Prepare patients for dental health services and instruct on post-treatment care.
• Follow instructions from the dentist regarding patient comfort.
• Take inventory and stock supplies; order items as needed.
• Proficient with digital x-rays and four-handed assisting.
• Maintain and sterilize equipment and operatories per OSHA standards.
• Cross-train in other dental support roles as needed.
• Participate in in-service training and staff meetings.

Skills

Dental terminology

Four-handed assisting

Sterilization protocols

X-ray proficiency

Patient preparation

Inventory management

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant training program

2 years chair side dental assistance experience

Job description

Advantage Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a Dental Assistant to work directly with and under the supervision of the Dentist to provide general dental services and outreach to the metropolitan Detroit area.

Responsibilities include room setup, preparing patients, four-handed assisting, digital x-rays, sterilization, inventory management, and cross-training for other dental support roles. CPR certification is required or obtained by the introductory period.