Permanent Dental Assistant Job in East Lansing, MI

Looking for a hard-working, positive, and reliable chair side dental assistant to join our fast-paced and modern office. We are chartless/paperless, utilize Eaglesoft practice management software, Schick 33 x-ray sensors, Trios 4 digital impression scanner, CBCT, and SprintRay 3D Printer. Previous experience recommended. Patient Care Hours: Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM Lunch 1PM-2PM Duties include but not limited to: Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up for procedures, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients Expose dental diagnostic x-rays Record treatment information in patient records Provide post-operative instructions prescribed by dentist Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies Pour, trim, and polish study casts Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs Make preliminary impressions/digital scans for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts Clean and polish removable appliances Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions Schedule appointments, prepare bills, and process payments, complete insurance forms, and maintain records using computer Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Experience: Eaglesoft: 1 year (Preferred) Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) Anatomy knowledge: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Preferred) AED Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person
