Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Fowlerville Family Dentistry

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our practice! We are looking for a dedicated dental professional that is committed to patient care.

Work Location: Fowlerville, MI 

Work Schedule: Full-Time

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 am-5 pm
• Friday 8 am- 2 pm

Compensation: $22-24, dependent upon experience

Benefits:

• Medical/Vision
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• PTO & Sick-Time
• 401K w/Match
• Supplemental Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional chair-side clinical support to dentists and hygienists, including charting, operatory setup/cleanup, and patient education
• Record and review patient health histories, make sure chart entries under the dentist's direction, and ensure all documentation is complete
• Set up trays and instruments based on the daily schedule and procedure requirements
• Prepare patients, sterilize/disinfect intstruments, and maintain asepsis following OSHA standards
• Assist with dental procedures, including exposing diagnostic radiographs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and other certifications and safety requirements

Qualifications:

• Eaglesoft knowledge
• X-ray certified (preferred)
• CPR certified (preferred)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.