Princess Dental Staffing
Mobile Dental Assistant II - Covenant Community Care - Detroit, MI
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Detroit, MI
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 services. We are seeking new team members to join our mobile dental team!
Job Description:
Covenantâs Mobile Dental Program provides on-site comprehensive dental care to the underserved population of Metro Detroit. We partner with over 25 schools, 70 head-starts, as well numerous churches, shelters, and rehabilitation centers throughout the area.
Responsibilities:
Assists dentists and dental hygienists with dental procedures
Performs administrative tasks such as dental charting, creating patient appointments, and registration.
Assists with clinic set up and take down
Takes and develops dental x-rays
Sterilizes dental instruments and equipment and maintains proper infection control
Prepares patients for dental procedures
Maintains dental supplies and inventory on-site
Manages patient flow of the on-site clinic
Maintaining patient records
Performing other duties as assigned
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Qualifications:
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative and be proactive
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing work environment and work responsibilities
Responsible and punctual
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Computer literacy (MS Office, Google Workspace)
Attentive to detail and data accuracy
Valid driverâs license
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to pass a background check
Comfortable working with children
Capability to lift and move objects up to 25lbs
Passion for helping others
Comfortable providing dental care to a diverse population base in different settings
Willingness to float/assist in one of Covenantâs 3 clinic locations as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
1-year dental assistant experience in a dental office/environment.
Certification in dental assisting preferred.
Proficient in managing electronic patient records in Dentrix
Bilingual is a plus, but not required.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
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)
