- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Monroe, MI
Job Description
We are a small business and busy private family dentistry practice in Monroe, MI. We are a laid back team with the primary goal of caring for our loyal patients. We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are committed to delivering the highest quality care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We would love to have you on our team!
Please call Dr. Monica at 309-310-5371 for more information about the position, or stop by and drop your resume off in person.
Position would start right away (December).
Responsibilities
Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records
Skills
Proven experience as Dental Assistant or similar role (Open to new graduates)
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (or willing to learn)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment (or willing to learn)
A patient and friendly personality
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with patients and other members of the dental team.
Job Types: Full Time/Part-time
Pay: $17-$20 depending on experience
Benefits:
Employee Discount
Work/Life Balance
Decide your own hours
Paid CE
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
5-8 hour shift
Monday - Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Monroe, MI 48161: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
If you meet the qualifications for this position and are interested in joining our team of dental professionals, please submit your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to Commute:
Monroe, MI 48162 (Required)
Work Location: In person
