What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant (private practice) position at Preferred Search Group?
Preferred Search Group is partnering with a top-rated private dental practice in Shelby Township, MI, to find an experienced Dental Assistant to join their established team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Dental Assistant who enjoys working in a close-knit, highly experienced environment and has a strong background in surgical procedures and implant dentistry.
What You'll Do
- Assist with surgical and implant dentistry procedures
- Prepare and organize surgical instruments, materials, and treatment rooms
- Obtain and coordinate medical clearances
- Support the dentist and clinical team throughout procedures
- Provide exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
- Stay organized and maintain excellent time management in a busy environment
- Communicate effectively with patients and team members
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of dental assisting experience required
- Experience with surgical procedures and implant dentistry
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and patient relationship-building skills
- Team player with a positive, dependable attitude
- Calm and level-headed when the office gets busy
- OpenDental experience preferred
Schedule
- Monday & Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Compensation & Benefits
- $24–$30/hour, based on experience
- Medical benefits for full-time employees
- PTO for full-time and part-time employees
- Dental discount plan for employees and their families
- Sick pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid continuing education
- Scrub allowance
About the Practice
You'll be joining an experienced, collaborative team that values teamwork, communication and providing excellent patient care. Team members have worked together for many years, with the newest employee having been with the practice for two years and the longest-tenured employee for 30 years.
The practice takes a holistic approach to dentistry, with a strong emphasis on hygiene and patient health. The practice is also primarily fee-for-service and does not participate with insurance, with a high percentage of patients utilizing the practice's in-house membership plan.
Why This Opportunity?
If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a stable practice, an established team, and an environment that prioritizes quality patient care, this could be a great fit.
Preferred Search Group is accepting applications now. Apply today to learn more!
Pay: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 – 38.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $31