Oral Surgery Assistant - Comprehensive Benefits & Growth

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous PTO

Career Development

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Long-Term Care Insurance

Elder & Childcare Support

Auto & Home Insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Detroit seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support Oral Surgeons with chair-side duties and surgical preparation. You will assist during procedures, manage instruments, and help maintain a safe treatment room in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes basic front-desk support, glucose testing, and dental radiography under supervision. Eligibility varies by location and status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Dental Assistant or 3+ years of dental assisting with Michigan Radiography certification.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Oral Surgeons with procedures, including local and general anesthesia.
• Provide chair-side support: draping, suctioning, retraction, sponging, and instrument handling.
• Prepare for operative cases; ensure equipment and supplies are ready.
• Maintain a clean, safe treatment room and manage dressings/sutures.
• Perform point-of-care glucose testing and dental radiography per orders.
• Provide clerical front-desk support as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Dental Assistant or 3+ years with Michigan Radiography program

BLS certification

Job description

Tenet Healthcare in Detroit seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support Oral Surgeons with chair-side duties and surgical preparation. You will assist during procedures, manage instruments, and help maintain a safe treatment room in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes basic front-desk support, glucose testing, and dental radiography under supervision. Eligibility varies by location and status.