Dental Assistant

Location: My Family Dental Grosse Pointe

About the role

Part-time Dental Assistant position with a pay rate of $21+ per hour. Schedule includes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm, one Saturday monthly from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, and fill-in shifts as needed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate is an individual with a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant or motivated to learn more about the dental industry, we would like to tell you more.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals, and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Performing lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with payment procedures
• Delivering oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for patients

Benefits

• Guaranteed hourly rate
• 401k Program with matching contributions
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Schedule

• Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• One Saturday monthly: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Fill-in shifts as needed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Pay

$21+ per hour