Dental Assistant

Looking for more than just a job? Want great benefits, a supportive team and the chance to make a real impact on your community?

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Dental team in Traverse City, Michigan
, 32 to 40 hours per week. If you're compassionate, dependent, and ready to work in a patient-focused environment, we'd love to meet you!

For over 50 years, NMHSI has served communities across Northwest Michigan as a nonprofit community health center - providing high-quality, affordable care where it's needed most.

• Mission-drive, nonprofit organization
• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits
• Supportive, team-oriented dental environment
• Stable schedule with strong work-life balance
• Benefits eligibility starting just 30 days after hire.

As a Dental Assistant at NMHSI, you'll be a key part of delivering excellent, patient-centered care. Your day-to
-day work will include:

Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures

Assist Dentists and Hygienists during exams and treatments

Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards

Taking diagnostic x-rays and recording medical/dental histories

Educating patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care

Supporting scheduling and insurance processes

Helping ensure dental equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained.

What we're looking for

• At least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Patient-focused, compassionate approach to care
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based clinical setting
• Excellent communication and professionalism

Medical coverage through BCBS of Michigan or BCN

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (available immediately)

Optional Voluntary life insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

11 paid holidays

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

At NMHSI, your work directly improves access to dental care for individuals and families across Northwest Michigan. If you want a role where your skills matter and your work makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you.