Dental Assistant - Farmington Dental Studio - Farmington Hills, MI

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Farmington Hills, MI

Job Description

Farmington Dental Studio is currently looking to hire one amazing dental assistant to be part of our team. We are a rapidly growing, state of the art private practice with periodontal and oral surgery specialists. If you have at least one year experience in all aspects of general dentistry including but not limited to restorative, crown and bridge, perio, and Invisalign, then we are waiting to hear from you. You must also be comfortable with all aspects oral surgery. Certification in dental assisting with a registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification preferred. Open Dental, Dexis, and iTero experience preferred but not required.
Candidate must possess strong listening skills with the ability to understand and carry out directions. Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once. Excellent customer service, organization, and attention to detail is required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready- Assist the dentist during dental procedures by handing them instruments, suctioning, and providing support as needed including oral surgery and periodontics procedures- Take dental x-rays as directed by the dentist- Perform dental charting, record medical histories, and update patient records accurately- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and postoperative care instructions- Schedule patient appointments- Assist with front desk duties such as answering phone calls, greeting patients, and handling administrative tasks as needed
Requirements
- Previous experience as a dental assistant or completion of a dental assisting program- Knowledge of Open Dental or similar dental practice management software- Strong understanding of dental anatomy and terminology- Familiarity with medical records management and documentation- Proficiency in infection control protocols and practices- Experience working as a dental receptionist is a plus- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance- Ability to operate dental imaging systems (i.e., digital x-ray machines)
Come join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients. We offer medical, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and profit sharing. Current office hours are Monday 9-7, Tuesday 9-7, Wednesday 9-7, Thursday 9-5, and occasional Saturdays 9-2. Compensation is based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Farmington Hills, MI 48334: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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