Dental Assistant - $13-$25/hour

Fill Good Dental Care, Inc. is a small private practice in Detroit, MI. We are fast-paced and customer-centric. Our goal is to provide quality dental care. If you're serious about your next job, Fill Good Dental Care is the optimal environment to develop your skills. We see patients of all ages.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team and provide quality care to our patients. The ideal candidate is experienced in chairside assisting, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, and performing other clinical tasks as needed. We are looking for a professional with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will also be knowledgeable about dental procedures and patient education.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Make patients comfortable in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain dental records
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry, ensuring appropriate supply of equipment and materials
• Hand instruments and materials to dentists, and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, and prepare tray setups for dental procedures
• Document patient charting as instructed by the dentist
• Perform certain orthodontic work
• Place dental restorations, Remove prosthetics
• Perform preventive maintenance on dental equipment
• Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations, and cases to be sent to an outside laboratory
• Make casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions and clean and polish removable appliances
• Process films, materials, and documentation for lab as directed by the dentist

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) a plus
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Radiology certification preferred
• 1-2 years of experience as an RDA a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to follow outlined policies and guidelines
• Possess a professional and positive attitude
• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of dental instruments
• Excellent customer service and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Knowledge of treatment planning a plus
• Knowledge of DentiMax a plus

Skills:

• General Practice
• Digital X-rays
• Orthodontic

Compensation:

• $13-$25/hour