Dental Assistant (DA) - Blissfield, MI

Bright Direction Dental LLC.; Blissfield (MI); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan with company

Résumé du poste

Great Lakes Family Dental in Blissfield, MI is seeking a friendly, motivated Full-Time Dental Assistant to join a patient-focused team. You will support dentists, prepare treatment areas, and help create a welcoming experience for every patient.

We offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, a supportive team, and opportunities to grow clinically while delivering high-quality care to patients in a busy practice setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Required certifications, training, or registration applicable to assigned duties under Michigan law.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy dental environment.
• Friendly, dependable, professional, and patient-focused.
• Comfortable assisting multiple providers as practice needs change.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and exceptional patient care.

Responsabilités

• Provide efficient chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for scheduled procedures.
• Take dental radiographs and intraoral photographs, as permitted by Michigan regulations and applicable training requirements.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Assist with clinical procedures and support providers based on daily practice needs.
• Maintain dental supplies, monitor inventory, and help ensure treatment rooms are properly stocked.
• Follow established infection control protocols, CDC and OSHA guidelines, and HIPAA privacy requirements.
• Greet and seat patients in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner.
• Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their appointments.
• Provide post-operative instructions and patient education as directed by the dentist.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding procedures and follow-up care.
• Create a positive and reassuring experience for every patient.
• Work closely with dentists, hygienists, and fellow team members to provide coordinated patient care.
• Assist different providers as needed to support the practice's daily schedule.
• Communicate proactively with the clinical and administrative teams.
• Help maintain an organized, efficient, and positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, and a willingness to help wherever needed.

Description du poste

Great Lakes Family Dental | Blissfield, MI

Are you a friendly, motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys working with patients, being part of a supportive team, and making a difference in people's smiles every day?Great Lakes Family Dental in Blissfield, Michigan, is looking for a positive, dependable, and patient-focused Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team! We're looking for someone who takes pride in providing exceptional patient care, enjoys staying busy, and thrives in an environment where teamwork, communication, and collaboration come first. This is a great opportunity to become part of a dental team that values your skills, appreciates your contributions, and works together to create a positive experience for every patient.

If you love dentistry, enjoy helping others, and bring a great attitude to work, we'd love to meet you!

COMPETITIVE PAY! Earn hourly pay, based on experience and qualifications.

SUPPORTIVE TEAM! Work alongside dental professionals who value teamwork, communication, and helping one another succeed.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Play an important role in helping patients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for.

VARIETY IN YOUR DAY! Assist with a range of dental procedures while supporting different providers and patient needs.

HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITY! Put your clinical skills to work while continuing to learn and grow.

PATIENT-FOCUSED CARE! Help create a welcoming, positive, and comfortable experience for every patient.

GREAT BENEFITS! Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401(k) with company match for eligible full-time employees.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

As our Dental Assistant, you'll play an essential role in keeping our clinical operations running smoothly while helping provide exceptional patient care. You'll work closely with our dentists and clinical team to support a variety of dental procedures, maintain an organized and efficient clinical environment, and ensure patients feel welcomed and cared for throughout their visits.

CLINICAL & CHAIRSIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide efficient chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.

Prepare patients and treatment rooms for scheduled procedures.

Take dental radiographs and intraoral photographs, as permitted by Michigan regulations and applicable training requirements.

Prepare, clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and treatment areas.

Assist with clinical procedures and support providers based on daily practice needs.

Maintain dental supplies, monitor inventory, and help ensure treatment rooms are properly stocked.

Follow established infection control protocols, CDC and OSHA guidelines, and HIPAA privacy requirements.

PATIENT CARE & EXPERIENCE

Greet and seat patients in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner.

Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their appointments.

Provide post-operative instructions and patient education as directed by the dentist.

Communicate effectively with patients regarding procedures and follow-up care.

Create a positive and reassuring experience for every patient.

TEAMWORK & DAILY OPERATIONS

Work closely with dentists, hygienists, and fellow team members to provide coordinated patient care.

Assist different providers as needed to support the practice's daily schedule.

Communicate proactively with the clinical and administrative teams.

Help maintain an organized, efficient, and positive work environment.

Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, and a willingness to help wherever needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, takes pride in their work, and brings a positive, team-oriented attitude to the office each day!

Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.

Dental assisting experience preferred.

Required certifications, training, or registration applicable to assigned duties under Michigan law.

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy dental environment.

Friendly, dependable, professional, and patient-focused.

Comfortable assisting multiple providers as practice needs change.

Strong commitment to teamwork and exceptional patient care.

BENEFITS & PERKS

We appreciate our team members and offer benefits to support their health, happiness, and future!

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

Access to additional voluntary benefits.

Paid time off and holiday pay for eligible full-time employees.

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION

Full-Time Schedule:

Monday 8 AM–6 PM

Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM

Thursday 8 AM–5 PM

Friday 8 AM–2 PM

Compensation: Hourly pay is based on experience and qualifications.

Great Lakes Family Dental:9178 US-223, Blissfield, MI 49228

If you're passionate about dentistry, enjoy connecting with patients, and want to be part of a team that values your skills and contributions, we'd love to hear from you!

Join Great Lakes Family Dental and help us continue providing exceptional dental care while creating a positive experience for our patients and team.

Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.