Dental Assistant at My Community Dental Centers Inc.

Sturgis, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Relations, Communication Skills, Conflict Management, Patient Education, Infection Control, Inventory Management, X-Ray Certification, Microsoft 360, Dental Software, Digital Impression Scanning, Practice Management, Autoclave Experience, Suction Experience, Hand Pieces Experience, Amalgamator Experience, Ultrasonic Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Full-Time: Mon - Thur 7:30 - 5:00, Friday 7:30 - 1:00Dental Assistant Sturgis, MI From $19.00+/hour + benefits + RDA pathway support Sign-On Bonus $500 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 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: Sign-On Bonus up to $500 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 Match up to 5% 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.

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant promotes quality dental care by assisting the Dentist, educating patients, and maintaining equipment. Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking x-rays, performing sterilization, and managing inventory.