Dental Assistant - Contingent

Dental Assistant - Contingent at Advantage Health Centers

Pay range – $19 to $22 per hour, based on experience

Position works directly with and under the supervision of the Dentist in providing general dental services. Provides clinical dental services and outreach community services in metropolitan Detroit.

• Knowledge of dental terminology, dental materials and instruments; efficient in room set‑up for restorative, oral surgery, pedo, crown, and endo.
• Preparing patients for dental health services and instructing them in appropriate post‑treatment care, diet and oral hygiene.
• Promptly following all instructions from the dentist dealing with patient comfort.
• Taking inventory, stocking all supplies, instruments and medications and ordering of said items.
• Knowledge and proficiency of digital x‑rays.
• Performing required laboratory procedures, i.e., taking dental impressions, pouring plaster models, etc.
• Proficiency with using four‑handed assisting technique.
• Maintaining dental equipment and operatories in good, clean condition at all times.
• Maintaining instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfection protocols per OSHA guidelines.
• Cross‑training in other dental support positions as necessary, i.e., reception, oral surgery, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dental Director as it pertains to the Dental Department.
• Maintaining personnel protection per OSHA guidelines as it pertains to personnel safety, i.e., protective clothing, eyewear, gloves.
• Participating in in‑service training, department and general staff meetings and clinics.
• Having a genuine desire to improve current skills and actively pursue continuing educational opportunities.

• Possession of a valid State of Michigan Registered Dental Assistant license (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a dental assist training academic program, or
• Minimum 2 years chair‑side dental assistance experience (references required).
• Evidence of current CPR certification (may be provided by Advantage Health Centers before end of introductory period employee status).
• Possession of current valid Michigan identification or driver’s license.
• Punctuality, accuracy, efficiency and professionalism.
• OSHA course completion.
• Emergency medicine course completion.