Dental/Hygiene Assistant Job at My Community Dental Centers Inc. in Howell

Overview

Full-Time Monday – Thursday Dental/Hygiene Assistant Howell, MI From $19/hr About My Community Dental Centers 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!

Responsibilities

• Dental/Hygiene Assistant: assist the hygienist 3 days a week and the dentist 1 day a week; assist the dentist, educate patients, maintain equipment and inventory, and follow all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and team members.
• Prepare patients and assist the doctor and hygienist 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with autoclave, suction, hand pieces, panorex, amalgamator, ultrasonic, air compressor, amalgam separator, vacuum pump, hydrim, and other listed equipment is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional human relation skills and ability to maintain an outgoing, friendly attitude with patients, staff, and doctor even under pressure.
• Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities; meet deadlines; work unsupervised; handle conflicts and maintain professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of dentistry and radiology licensure; familiarity with dental software (NexHealth, OverJet, Microsoft 365) and digital impression scanning is preferred.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Sign-On Bonus up to $X,XXX
• No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call Hours
• Paid Time Off
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for You and Your Family
• Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) with Company Match up to 5%
• Wellness Program & Gym Membership Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• CE and License Renewal Reimbursement
• Financial assistance to become a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Assistant

My Community Dental Centers Inc. 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.