Dental Assistant: Patient Care, Growth & 401(k)

North American Dental Group; Richmond (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Job summary

North American Dental Group’s Richmond Dental Care in Richmond, MI is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will provide chair-side support, prepare patients for treatment, and assist the dentist during procedures while maintaining asepsis and efficiency.

Responsibilities include charting, patient histories, tray setup, radiographs, and adherence to OSHA/HIPAA standards. A certificate and CPR are required, with 1–5 years of experience preferred but new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or equivalent on-the-job training.
• 1-5 years experience preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional chair-side clinical support to dentists and hygienists, including charting, operatory setup/cleanup, and patient education.
• Record and review patient health histories, make chart entries under the dentist's direction, and ensure all documentation is complete.
• Set up trays and instruments based on the daily schedule and procedure requirements.
• Prepare patients, sterilize/disinfect instruments, and maintain asepsis following OSHA standards.
• Assist with dental procedures, including exposing and developing diagnostic radiographs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and other certifications and safety requirements.

Skills

Patient education

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography/X-Ray Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

North American Dental Group’s Richmond Dental Care in Richmond, MI is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will provide chair-side support, prepare patients for treatment, and assist the dentist during procedures while maintaining asepsis and efficiency.

Responsibilities include charting, patient histories, tray setup, radiographs, and adherence to OSHA/HIPAA standards. A certificate and CPR are required, with 1–5 years of experience preferred but new graduates are welcome.