Dental Assistant - Part time (Tuesday and Thursday Coverage)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Pontiac (MI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving healthcare for underserved communities. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality dental care while ensuring patient comfort and safety. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive team environment where you can make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable patients. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, this role not only provides personal fulfillment but also offers excellent career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tax Free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness Program

Discounted Banking Rates

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology.
• Experience in a dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures and maintains dental records.
• Performs x-rays and manages inventory of dental supplies.

Skills

Dental Procedures Assistance

Patient Scheduling

Record Keeping

X-ray Procedures

Infection Control

Education

Associate’s Degree in Dental Technology

Certification in Dental Technology

Tools

Dental X-ray Equipment

Autoclave

Dental Unit

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Viewing: Dental Assistant - Part time (Tuesday and Thursday Coverage)

Compensation Information: $25.03 - $30.59 / hour

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

How you make a difference

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments. By ensuring the accurate documentation of dental services, dental assistants enable dentists to monitor the provision of dental services and provide the best possible care to their patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, develops and mounts x-ray films
• Maintains x-ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies and ensures set up of trays for patients
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic through careful practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.

Experience

• Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Additional Details

We are looking for a part time (12 hour a week) Dental Assistant to work in our onsite clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7a-1p).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.