Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Carleton Office

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person – Carleton, Michigan

Job Overview

We are opening a new dental office in Carleton and are seeking a dependable and skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant will work closely with the dentist to provide quality patient care and support daily clinical operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, team-oriented, and committed to creating a positive patient experience in a fast-paced dental environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during endodontic, restorative, and prosthodontic procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate the dentist’s needs during treatment.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms between patients.
• Take digital dental X-rays as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and follow proper infection control procedures.
• Ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly prepared and available.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care as directed by the dentist.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation in Open Dental.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively with the dentist and team to maintain an efficient schedule and provide excellent patient care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Dental assisting certification or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy, terminology, and clinical procedures.
• Ability to take digital dental X-rays.
• Familiarity with sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Experience with Open Dental or similar dental software preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Join Our Team

If you are a motivated Dental Assistant who takes pride in providing excellent patient care and supporting a successful dental team, we encourage you to apply. Join us as we open our new Carleton office and build a welcoming environment for our patients and team.

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person