Dental Assistant
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My Community Dental Centers Inc.
Detroit, MI, US
Summary
The Dental Assistant supports the dentist by preparing patients, assisting during treatments, and performing clinical tasks such as taking x-rays and impressions. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and MIOSHA safety standards.
Job Description
Overview
Part-TimeDental Assistant
Detroit, MI
Wage starting from $19/hr +
Monday and Tuesday 7:30a-5:00p
About My Community Dental Centers
At My Community Dental Centers, our mission centers around people. We build a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to improving community health by providing quality dental care for all. We foster a supportive work environment where our Dental Assistants can grow and thrive, offering ample opportunities for mentorship, education, and career development.
Founded in 2006, MCDC is committed to providing high-quality dental care to everyone, including those on Medicaid or without insurance across 28 centers in Michigan. If you're passionate about making a positive impact as a Dental Assistant, we invite you to join our team!
Dental Assistant: Key Responsibilities
The Dental Assistant role promotes quality dental care for patients in a comfortable environment by assisting the Dentist, educating patients, maintaining equipment and inventory, and following all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and team members.
- Prepare patients and assist the doctor during treatment.
- Take and develop x-rays along with diagnostic impressions.
- Perform instrument sterilization and infection control.
- Clean and stock operatory while maintaining inventory of clinical supplies.
- Inventory control of laboratory cases.
- Make clinical notes regarding patient treatment, update health histories, and collect consent forms when applicable.
You may be a good fit for our Dental Assistant role if you:
- Possess exceptional human relations, communications and conflict management skills.
- Can maintain an outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure.
- Can work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Are able to work unsupervised while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Have experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, amalgamator, ultrasonic, air compressor, amalgam separator, vacuum pump, and hydrim.
- Have knowledge and experience with Microsoft 360 (required) in addition to basic dental software programs, digital impression scanning and practice management platforms such as NexHealth and OverJet (preferred).
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent. (Required)
- Knowledge of Microsoft 360 (Required)
- 2 years Dental experience preferred.
- CPR and first aid preferred.
- X-ray certified preferred.
Competitive Compensation and Exceptional Benefits
Explore our exceptional benefits package, combined with competitive compensation, which aims to improve your overall well-being. Enjoy:
- No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call Hours
- Paid Time Off
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for You and Your Family
- Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
- 403(B) with Company Matchup to 4%
- Wellness Program & Gym Membership Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- CE and License Renewal Reimbursement
- Financial assistance to become a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant
Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of working at MCDC: mydental.org/careers.
My Community Dental Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We are committed to being a different kind of dental provider- one that sincerely champions our Mission and Values rooted in providing a dental home that is welcoming to all.
At MCDC, that starts with our people. MCDC is focused on developing a team of mission-minded individuals dedicated to enhancing community health. We believe we can tackle any challenge that comes our way by focusing on our people and giving them the resources they need to succeed.
We are passionate about providing a supportive environment and culture that prioritized recognition, mentorship, education and development opportunities.
MCDC provides care for everyone, including those on Medicaid or those who are uninsured. We are committed to our mission, vision and values, and keeping our patients and their care at the heart of all we do. We offer the same quality of care anyone would receive at a private, for-profit dental office.
We believe in access to care and serving communities for the long term. With 30+ locations throughout the state of Michigan, we are always looking for passionate people like you! We aim to help our team members thrive by setting them up for success in the communities they serve.
Established in 2006, My Community Dental Centers Inc. is one of the fastest-growing non-profit 501(c)3 Dental Support Organizations in the United States.
My Community Dental Centers is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Founded
2006
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Petoskey, Michigan
We are committed to being a different kind of dental provider- one that sincerely champions our Mission and Values rooted in providing a dental home that is welcoming to all.
At MCDC, that starts with our people. MCDC is focused on developing a team of mission-minded individuals dedicated to enhancing community health. We believe we can tackle any challenge that comes our way by focusing on our people and giving them the resources they need to succeed.
We are passionate about providing a supportive environment and culture that prioritized recognition, mentorship, education and development opportunities.
MCDC provides care for everyone, including those on Medicaid or those who are uninsured. We are committed to our mission, vision and values, and keeping our patients and their care at the heart of all we do. We offer the same quality of care anyone would receive at a private, for-profit dental office.
We believe in access to care and serving communities for the long term. With 30+ locations throughout the state of Michigan, we are always looking for passionate people like you! We aim to help our team members thrive by setting them up for success in the communities they serve.
Established in 2006, My Community Dental Centers Inc. is one of the fastest-growing non-profit 501(c)3 Dental Support Organizations in the United States.
My Community Dental Centers is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Founded
2006
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Petoskey, Michigan
