Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Muskegon, MI
Dental Assistant Muskegon Family Care 2201 S. Getty St. Muskegon, MI 49444 MONDAY-FRIDAY SCHEDULE NO WEEKEND, NO HOLIDAYS Muskegon Family Care is looking for a Full- Time Dental Assistant to join our Supportive & Collaborative Team. Muskegon Family Care offers a competitive benefit package including, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Vendor Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 annually, and a 401K- safe harbor contribution, we match 100% up to 3% employee contribution: 50% for the next 2% employee contribution. Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for Muskegon Family Care may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information/eligibility is available from the U.S. Department of Education. SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Dental Manager and in collaboration with the Dental Director. Must possess the ability to assist the dentist during the examination and treatment of patients by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Provide knowledgeable assistance to the treating dentist. Assume responsibility for initial dental laboratory needs. Initiate and maintain diagnostic and treatment records. Performs and/or conducts a variety of routine and non-routine technical procedures while providing direct chair-side assistance to the treating dentist. Takes intra-oral, and pantographic x-ray films of dental patients at the direction of the treating dentist. Places and removes temporary crowns, take dental impressions, and places dental and conditioning materials at the direction of the treating dentist. Performs required laboratory work, trims and pours diagnostic models, fabricates temporaries, baseplates and templates for crown and bridge work, writes laboratory prescription, prepares models for mailing to outside laboratory technicians. Regular and prompt attendance at work. Required to walk, stand (for extended period of time), crouch, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. Cleans and maintains equipment used in procedures, maintains organized tray set-up for the treating dentist, and assures the sterile condition of rooms. Maintains a courteous, helpful and conscientious attitude in dealing with co-workers and patients and their families ensuring professionalism and confidentiality at all times. All other duties assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND/OR EXPERIENCE Certificate as a Dental Assistant from a college or technical school preferred. Must be X-Ray certified. Customer service experience required. Three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. More about Muskegon Family Care: MFC is a Federally Qualified Health Center that aims to improve the overall health and wellness of our community by promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our families through comprehensive healthcare and other essential services. As a community health center, we provide a range of services far greater than an ordinary doctor's office. We develop programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community, together we create a healthier community. We commit to serving our patient's and our staff through our ICARE values of innovation, within a compassionate environment for all, providing access to the care needed and treating all with great respect, and offering education opportunities that result in healthy outcomes. We are better together. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork.
