Dental Assistant - Ann Arbor, MI

We are looking to add a Dental Assistant to our team at Comfort Smile of Ann Arbor!

Hours: Mon: 8am - 5pm T/WTh: 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 9am - 2pm.

Check out the office: https://www.comfortsmilesannarbor.com/

Position offers great medical benefits including 3 health insurance plans to choose from, vision insurance, paid vacations, and sick days.

Please send your resume for review. We look forward to meeting you!

Qualifications:

• 1 Year Dental Assisting Experience.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Self Motivated, Punctual ,Team Player.
• Open Dental Experience Preferred.
• Proficiency in dental assistant terminology and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Taking and developing dental radiographs. (x-rays)
• Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health. (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts. (models of teeth)
• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
• Communicating with patients and suppliers. (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.
• Follow properly issued instructions/directions regarding patient flow and manage the flow of patients to schedule/maximize the doctor’s time if applicable.

License:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. (Required)
• CPR Certification. (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification. (Required)
• Nitrous Monitoring. (Preferred)

Find more opportunities at www.dag.dental

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Ann Arbor, MI 48103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person