Dental Assistant — New Grads Welcome, X-Ray Certified

Heartland Dental; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

West Highland Dental Care, part of Heartland Dental, is hiring a Dental Assistant. New grads welcome; x-ray certification in MI or willingness to obtain one is required. You will support clinicians with four-handed dentistry, manage records in Dentrix, and ensure patient comfort from arrival through treatment.

Join a collaborative team with a strong focus on patient care, ongoing education, and a stable, growth-oriented workplace within Heartland Dental’s network.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• X-ray certification as required by state act or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, ensuring comfort and education throughout treatment.
• Review patient health history to support quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostics (iTero 3D scanning, digital photography).
• Provide chair-side assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping.
• Maintain treatment room safety and comply with OSHA & CDC guidelines.
• Manage supplies and order replenishment as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Dental assistant certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

iTero 3D scanner

Digital photography

Job description

West Highland Dental Care, part of Heartland Dental, is hiring a Dental Assistant. New grads welcome; x-ray certification in MI or willingness to obtain one is required. You will support clinicians with four-handed dentistry, manage records in Dentrix, and ensure patient comfort from arrival through treatment.

Join a collaborative team with a strong focus on patient care, ongoing education, and a stable, growth-oriented workplace within Heartland Dental’s network.