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Dental Assistant - Redwood Dental of Madison Heights
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Redwood Dental of Madison Heights is looking for a Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, enjoys mentoring others, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
As our Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our doctors, leading the clinical team, and ensuring exceptional patient care while maintaining efficient daily operations.
Schedule
- Monday: 8:30 AM 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
- Friday: 6:30 AM 1:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM 2:00 PM (Rotating Saturdays off)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
- Paid Time Off and holiday pay
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Modern office with advanced technology
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and create a comfortable, positive experience.
- Prepare treatment rooms and assist doctors with four-handed dentistry.
- Take diagnostic radiographs and intraoral images in accordance with state regulations.
- Review and update patient medical histories.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, post-operative instructions, and oral hygiene.
- Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
- Assist with:
- General and restorative dentistry
- Crown and bridge procedures
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Endodontic procedures
- Oral surgery and extractions
- Dental implant procedures
- Fixed and removable prosthodontics
- Digital radiography and panoramic imaging
- Intraoral scanning
- Traditional and digital impressions
Clinical Operations
- Oversee sterilization and instrument processing while ensuring compliance with CDC, OSHA, and infection control standards.
- Ensure operatories are clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for patient care.
- Track laboratory cases and coordinate timely delivery for scheduled appointments.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
- Help maintain an efficient clinical workflow throughout the day.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience
- Strong knowledge of general dentistry, infection control, sterilization procedures, and OSHA/CDC guidelines
- Experience with Dentrix preferred
- Experience with digital dentistry and intraoral scanning is a plus
Desired Skills
We're looking for someone who is:
- Highly organized with exceptional time management skills
- Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, dependable, and solution-oriented
- Detail-oriented with excellent clinical judgment
- A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with patients and team members
- Passionate about providing exceptional patient care
- Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
If you're ready to join a practice that values teamwork, leadership, and exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Redwood Dental of Madison Heights team!