Flexible Contingent Dental Assistant for Community Clinic

Covenant Community Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Community Care, a faith-based nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving Detroit, seeks a contingent Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in providing quality care. This entry-level role emphasizes learning four-handed dentistry and advancing through levels DA2/DA3.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, handling instrument prep and sterilization, taking X-rays, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• 2+ years in a dental office is preferred.
• Certification in dental assisting is preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and hygienist during procedures.
• Support the clinic workflow.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Perform weekly maintenance of dental equipment.
• Take and develop dental X-rays.
• Record medical and dental records and vital signs.
• Maintain patient records and data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

Covenant Community Care, a faith-based nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving Detroit, seeks a contingent Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in providing quality care. This entry-level role emphasizes learning four-handed dentistry and advancing through levels DA2/DA3.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, handling instrument prep and sterilization, taking X-rays, and maintaining patient records.