Dental Assistant
Michigan Dental Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Dental Assistant in Detroit, MI and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children.
About the role
Our innovative in-school dental program offers a workday ending with the school day and no nights or weekends, making it perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents, and anyone wanting to make a difference in the dental field.
Responsibilities
- Operate X-rays according to state requirements
- CPR certified
- Experience with digital x-ray imaging and patient charting
- Valid driver license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Set up and break down equipment
- Work well with children
- Team player and work on a small team
Requirements
- Meet state requirements to operate X-rays
- CPR certification card
- Minimum of 1 year working experience as a Dental Assistant
- Experience with digital x-ray imaging and patient charting
- Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to nearby counties
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Work well with children
- Team player and work on a small team
- Ability to set up and break down equipment
Qualifications
- Must meet state requirements to operate X-rays
- CPR certification card
- Minimum of 1 year working experience as a Dental Assistant
- Experience with digital x-ray imaging and patient charting
- Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to nearby counties
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Work well with children
- Team player and work on a small team
- Ability to set up and break down equipment
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of dental procedures and equipment
Benefits
- Evenings, weekends, and summers off
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
- Latest technology and digital radiography
Pay
Competitive compensation offered.
Schedule
Average workday of about 6 – 7 hours, typically between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M., working a school day schedule.
Company Information
Smile Programs is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school-aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain, and associated medical problems. Through its dental partners, Smile Programs provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year. Our expertise, obtained through years of experience bringing mobile dental care to schools, as well as through our highly qualified staff, enables us to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine. We are currently active in 20 states and have ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country. Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today's underserved children.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.