Specialty Dental Assistant (DA) - Adrian & Tecumseh, MI

Bright Direction Dental LLC.; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Bright Direction Dental LLC. is seeking a Part-Time Specialty Dental Assistant to join a traveling specialty team supporting two Michigan practices: Towler Family Dentistry in Adrian and Great Lakes Family Dental Group in Tecumseh.

You will provide chairside support, travel between locations, and help deliver exceptional patient care with a collaborative team. You'll gain hands-on experience across procedures while maintaining infection control, patient comfort, and efficient scheduling.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Specialty dental assisting experience is a plus.
• Required certifications, training, or registration applicable to Michigan law.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between Adrian and Tecumseh, MI.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient chairside assistance during a variety of specialty dental procedures.
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for scheduled procedures.
• Take dental radiographs and intraoral photographs as permitted by regulations.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and treatment areas.
• Assist specialty providers with clinical procedures and support their daily schedules.
• Maintain dental supplies, monitor inventory, and ensure rooms are stocked.
• Follow infection control protocols, HIPAA privacy requirements.

Skills

Dental knowledge

Experience preferred

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Dental assisting certification per Michigan law

Tools

X-ray imaging

Job description

Are you a friendly, motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys learning, working with different providers, and being part of a supportive dental team?

Bright Direction Dental is looking for a positive, dependable, and patient-focused Part-Time Specialty Dental Assistant to join our traveling specialty team, supporting two of our practices:

Towler Family Dentistry – Adrian, MI

Great Lakes Family Dental Group – Tecumseh, MI

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a change of scenery, takes pride in providing exceptional patient care, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside dental professionals while helping deliver quality specialty care to patients across both locations.

If you're adaptable, enjoy teamwork, and love making a difference in patients' lives, we'd love to meet you!

COMPETITIVE PAY! Earn hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY! Enjoy a part-time position with the opportunity to work in different practice environments.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT! Receive mileage reimbursement for eligible travel between practice locations.

VARIETY IN YOUR DAY! Support specialty dental procedures while working with different providers and teams.

SUPPORTIVE TEAM! Work alongside dental professionals who value collaboration, communication, and helping one another succeed.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE! Continue developing your clinical skills while assisting with specialty dental care.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Help patients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for throughout their dental experience.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

As our Specialty Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our traveling specialty providers and helping ensure patients receive exceptional care at each practice location.

You’ll work closely with our clinical teams to assist with dental procedures, maintain an organized and efficient treatment environment, and create a positive experience for every patient.

CLINICAL & CHAIRSIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide efficient chairside assistance during a variety of specialty dental procedures.

Prepare patients and treatment rooms for scheduled procedures.

Take dental radiographs and intraoral photographs, as permitted by Michigan regulations and applicable training requirements.

Prepare, clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and treatment areas.

Assist specialty providers with clinical procedures and support their daily schedules.

Maintain dental supplies, monitor inventory, and help ensure treatment rooms are properly stocked.

Follow established infection control protocols, CDC and OSHA guidelines, and HIPAA privacy requirements.

PATIENT CARE & EXPERIENCE

Greet and seat patients in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner.

Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their appointments.

Provide post-operative instructions and patient education as directed by the dentist.

Communicate effectively with patients regarding procedures and follow-up care.

Create a positive and reassuring experience for every patient.

TEAMWORK & TRAVELING SPECIALTY SUPPORT

Travel between Towler Family Dentistry in Adrian, MI, and Great Lakes Family Dental Group in Tecumseh, MI, as scheduled.

Work closely with specialty dentists, dental assistants, and other clinical team members.

Adapt to different practice environments, providers, and daily schedules.

Communicate proactively with clinical and administrative teams to support efficient patient care.

Help maintain an organized, positive, and productive work environment.

Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, and a willingness to help wherever needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who enjoys helping people, takes pride in their work, and brings a positive, team-oriented attitude to every practice they visit!

Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.

Dental assisting experience preferred.

Specialty dental assisting experience is a plus.

Required certifications, training, or registration applicable to assigned duties under Michigan law.

Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between Adrian and Tecumseh, MI required.

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to adapt to different providers, practice environments, and clinical needs.

Friendly, dependable, professional, and patient-focused.

Strong commitment to teamwork and exceptional patient care.

BENEFITS & PERKS

We appreciate our team members and offer benefits to support their health, happiness, and future!

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

Access to additional voluntary benefits.

Paid time off and holiday pay for eligible full-time employees.

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel between practice locations.

Benefits and eligibility are subject to applicable plan terms and employment status.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION

PART-TIME | TRAVELING SPECIALTY TEAM

Schedule: Part-time; days and hours based on specialty provider schedules and practice needs.

Compensation: hourly pay based on experience and qualifications

Practice Locations:

Towler Family Dentistry – Adrian, MI

Great Lakes Family Dental Group – Tecumseh, MI

Mileage Reimbursement: Provided for eligible travel between locations.

Work Location: In person; travel between practice locations required.

If you're passionate about dentistry, enjoy working with different teams, and want an opportunity to expand your clinical experience while making a difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Join Bright Direction Dental and become part of a traveling specialty team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care across our Michigan practices.

Bright Direction Dental is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to abide by these principles and mandates. Bright Direction Dental prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, traits associated with race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bright Direction Dental conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.