Dental Assistant I

baldwinfamilyhealthcare; Grant (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

baldwinfamilyhealthcare in Grant, Michigan is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists by providing chairside assistance. Responsibilities include maintaining instruments and operatories while adhering to ADA Guidelines and ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, and previous healthcare experience is preferred. This position offers full benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in healthcare is desirable.
• Computer experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with dental procedures.
• Keep dental instruments and operatories clean.
• Prepare patients for dental work.
• Organize necessary supplies for procedures.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Knowledge of OSHA Guidelines

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

To provide chair side assistance to our dentists and within the current ADA Guidelines of scope of practice for a Certified or Registered Dental Assistant; act as a resource for other dental staff; and maintain dental instruments, equipment and operatories in a clean and ready for use manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the dentist with dental procedures.
• Responsible for keeping dental instruments, equipment and operatories clean to be readily used.
• Patient preparation for dentist.
• Sets up operatories for dental procedure.
• Assists dentist using 4 handed dentistry.
• Organizes operatories assuring adequate and appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Maintains standards of asepsis and follows safety guidelines.
• Familiar with OSHA Guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in healthcare desirable
• Computer experience desirable

Location(s): Grant

Employment Type: Full-time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Full Benefits

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.