Dental Hygiene Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University Dental Hygiene is seeking a Dental Hygiene Assistant (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI. This student employment role supports the Sterilization area and clinical operations, with an advertised hourly wage of $13.73.

Two positions are available. Responsibilities include autoclaving instruments, stocking supplies, assisting students with sterile techniques, keeping areas clean, and complying with OSHA, MSDS and bloodborne pathogen guidelines. Apply by Sept 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Prefer someone that is going into dental hygiene field.

Responsibilities

• Autoclaves for proper sterilization of dental instruments
• Stocking supplies
• Assisting students in the clinic areas with proper sterile techniques and all supplies needed before, during and after patient treatment
• Keeping all clinical areas clean.
• Knowledge of OSHA
• Filing of MSDS Sheets
• Understanding of blood borne pathogens

Job description

Job no: 498084

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Dental Hygiene Assistant (Student Position)

Department: Dental Hygiene

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position: Assistants work within the Dental Hygiene sterilization area.

Position Requirements: Prefer someone that is going into dental hygiene field.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Autoclaves for proper sterilization of dental instruments
• Stocking supplies
• Assisting students in the clinic areas with proper sterile techniques and all supplies needed before, during and after patient treatment
• Keeping all clinical areas clean.
• Knowledge of OSHA
• Filing of MSDS Sheets
• Understanding of blood borne pathogens

Number of Positions Available: 2

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule

Job Close Date: September 4, 2026

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Advertised: 10 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time