Dental Assistant — Tech-Driven Team, Growth & Benefits

Heartland Dental

Farmington Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Free dental services for employee and

Life and disability insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Continuing education

Job summary

Drakeshire Dental in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join the team. You will greet patients, review health history, take X-rays and assist dentists with a variety of procedures.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of dental experience, radiology certification, and familiarity with Dentrix. This role supports a fast-paced, patient-centered environment and adheres to PHI protection standards.

Qualifications

Michigan radiology certification or willingness to obtain
1+ years of dental assistant experience
Dentrix or other dental software experience
Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric environments
Denture x-ray/certification as required by state law
Excellent communication and organizational skills
HIPAA training and PHI protection required

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey and educate throughout treatment
Review patient health history to ensure quality care
Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography)
Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures
Use Dentrix for scheduling and record keeping
Prepare treatment rooms with safety protocols per OSHA & CDC
Manage supply and inventory levels; place and expedite orders
Collaborate with providers to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize workflow