Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant I- Joy Rd. Clinic - Covenant Community Care - Mi 48228, DETROIT
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Mi 48228, DETROIT
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a caring and community focused environment? At Covenant Community Care, we are a faith based non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center serving the communities of Detroit in our clinics that offer integrated medical, dental and counseling healthcare needs. We are seeking new team members to join our dental clinics.
Job Description: The Dental Assistants in our clinics will be responsible for providing ongoing support to the dentist/hygienist in providing quality dental care to patients. The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and have excellent customer service skills. They must be organized and able to work well in a team environment. Professionalism is a must, as they will be interacting with patients on a daily basis. This entry level position is the foundation for learning four-handed dentistry and advancing to Dental Assistant levels two (DA2) and three (DA3).
Flexible: Ability to adapt to changing situations and schedules. Dependable: Consistently reliable and punctual. Teamwork: Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive team environment. Customer Service: Excellent communication skills and ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients. Organization: Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities:
Assisting the dentist and hygienist during procedures
Assist in the general workflow of the clinic
Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
Weekly maintenance of dental equipment
Taking and developing x-rays
Take and record medical and dental records
Record patient vital signs
Maintaining patient records
Performing other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid State of Michigan Driver's License and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years in a dental office/environment.
Certification in dental assisting preferred.
Spanish/English bilingual is a plus, but not required.
Position Criteria:
Predictable, consistent, and reliable attendance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and float between sites when needed (float premium provided)
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures
Job Type: Full-time At Covenant we offer our employees:
Comprehensive Benefit program
Vacation, Sick, and Personal time (VSP)
Paid holidays
401K
Life insurance, long term and short term disability
All candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, TB test, and education credentialing as part of the hiring process. Candidates that float to the Mobile Dental team also require background check for Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD)
