Dental Assistant (Surgical & Implant)

Advocacy Wisconsin, LLC; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Dental discount

Sick pay

Bonus opportunities

Continuing education

Scrub allowance

Job summary

Preferred Search Group is partnering with a top-rated private dental practice in Shelby Township, MI to hire an experienced Dental Assistant to join their established team. You will support surgical and implant dentistry, prepare rooms and instruments, and help ensure smooth patient flow.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of dental assisting, strong communication, and a calm, team-oriented approach. OpenDental experience is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dental assisting experience required.
• Experience with surgical procedures and implant dentistry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and patient relationship-building skills.
• Team player with a positive, dependable attitude.
• Calm and level-headed when the office gets busy.
• OpenDental experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical and implant dentistry procedures.
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments, materials, and treatment rooms.
• Obtain and coordinate medical clearances.
• Support the dentist and clinical team throughout procedures.
• Provide exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships.
• Stay organized and maintain excellent time management in a busy environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Skills

Dental assisting

Surgical procedures

Implant dentistry

Organization

Time management

Communication

Team player

Calm under pressure

Tools

OpenDental

Job description

Preferred Search Group is partnering with a top-rated private dental practice in Shelby Township, MI, to find an experienced Dental Assistant to join their established team.

What You'll Do

• Assist with surgical and implant dentistry procedures
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments, materials, and treatment rooms
• Obtain and coordinate medical clearances
• Support the dentist and clinical team throughout procedures
• Provide exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
• Stay organized and maintain excellent time management in a busy environment
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of dental assisting experience required
• Experience with surgical procedures and implant dentistry
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and patient relationship-building skills
• Team player with a positive, dependable attitude
• Calm and level-headed when the office gets busy
• OpenDental experience preferred

Schedule

• Monday & Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Benefits

• $24-$30/hour, based on experience
• Medical benefits for full-time employees
• PTO for full-time and part-time employees
• Dental discount plan for employees and their families
• Sick pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid continuing education
• Scrub allowance