Dental Assistant - My Community Dental Centers - Big Rapids, MI

Overview: Full-Time Dental Assistant Big Rapids, MI From $20+ 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! Dental Assistant: Key Responsibilities The Dental Assistant role promotes quality dental care for patients in a comfortable environment by assisting the Dentist, educating patients, maintaining equipment and inventory, and following all OSHA and MIOSHA requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and team members. Prepare patients and assist the doctor 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. You may be a good fit for our Dental Assistant role if you: You value a positive, drama-free team culture and understand that attitude matters just as much as skill You’re dependable, punctual, and take pride in showing up ready to contribute every day You’re comfortable floating and supporting where needed, with flexibility as daily priorities shift You’re open to feedback, willing to learn, and able to take direction without defensiveness You’re detail-oriented, tech-comfortable, and proactive about keeping things running smoothly You believe teamwork goes both ways — the team will support you if you support them 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. Competitive Compensation and Exceptional Benefits Explore our exceptional benefits package, combined with competitive compensation, which aims to improve your overall well-being. Enjoy: 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 Matchup 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 Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of working at MCDC: mydental.org/careers. My Community Dental Centers 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.

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