Dental Assistant

Overview

Part
-Time Dental Assistant

Flint, MI

$18+

At My Community Dental Centers, our mission centers around people. We build a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to improving community health by providing quality dental care for all. We foster a supportive work environment where our Dental Assistants can grow and thrive, offering ample opportunities for mentorship, education, and career development.

Founded in 2006, MCDC is committed to providing high-quality dental care to everyone, including those on Medicaid or without insurance across 28 centers in Michigan. If you're passionate about making a positive impact as a Dental Assistant, we invite you to join our team!

The Dental Assistant role promotes quality dental care for patients in a comfortable environment by assisting the Dentist, educating patients, maintaining equipment and inventory, and following all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and team members.

• Prepare patients and assist the doctor during treatment.
• Take and develop x-rays along with diagnostic impressions.
• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control.
• Clean and stock operatory while maintaining inventory of clinical supplies.
• Inventory control of laboratory cases.
• Make clinical notes regarding patient treatment, update health histories, and collect consent forms when applicable.

• Possess exceptional human relations, communications and conflict management skills.
• Can maintain an outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure.
• Can work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Are able to work unsupervised while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Have experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, amalgamator, ultrasonic, air compressor, amalgam separator, vacuum pump, and hydrim.
• Have knowledge and experience with Microsoft 360 (required) in addition to basic dental software programs, digital impression scanning and practice management platforms such as Nex Health and Over Jet (preferred).

• High school graduate or equivalent. (Required)
• Knowledge of Microsoft 360 (Required)
• 2 years Dental experience preferred.
• CPR and first aid preferred.
• X-ray certified preferred.

Explore our exceptional benefits package, combined with competitive compensation, which aims to improve your overall well-being. Enjoy:

• No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call Hours
• Paid Time Off
• Dental and Vision Insurance for You and Your Family
• 403(B) with Company Matchup to 4%
• Wellness Program & Gym Membership Benefits
• CE and License Renewal Reimbursement
• Financial assistance to become a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant

Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of working at MCDC: mydental.org/careers.

My Community Dental Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.