Dental Assistant - Dental Hygienist who are open to primarily assisting

Job Overview
Do you like to help people? Do you want to feel rewarded at the end of a day? Then break out of those four walls and join our team!

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Dental Assistant to join our Portable Dental Team. We provide in home dentistry to patients that cannot get out to a dental office. The ideal candidate will need to be a team player and help to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow within the practice while providing exceptional patient care. This position requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, dental equipment and technology. You will need excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both patients and staff. Most importantly, be honest, patient and willing to learn. Be flexible and compassionate. Most of our patients have some form of Alzheimer's disease and requires extra patience. You must have a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive our company minivan. You will also need to be flexible with your time. Hours are Mon-Thurs approximately 7:30-7:45 am-5-5:30 pm. We do not have a designated end time, but do our best to have the last patient of the day, no later than 4-4:30pm as there are duties that need to be done once we are back to the office to prepare for the next day. You will also help out with office work as needed.

Duties

• Assist the dentist during various procedures, including examinations, fillings, and extractions.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and equipment for use during procedures.
• Take X-rays as needed.
• Drive the company van and be efficient with using a GPS
• Know Dental Materials
• Order Supplies
• Disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments.
• Stock supplies
• Basic technology skills
• Be familiar with inventory control
• Help out with office work as needed such as but not limited to; entering new patients, making chart, making recall cards, filing charts

Experience

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is required
• Familiarity with dental terminology, procedures, and equipment is a must!
• Experience in managing medical records is beneficial.
• Knowledge of systems like Curve or Eaglesoft is a plus.
• A strong understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality is essential.

Join our team and contribute to helping those that cannot get out to a dental office that still need dental care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081 (Required)

Work Location: In person