Dental Hygiene Assistant - Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry - Grand Rapids, MI

Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is looking for a friendly, caring, and dependable Dental Hygiene Assistant with top-notch customer service skills. A history of working in pediatric dentistry is appreciated, but we are willing to train the right personality. This position is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in dental assisting or dental hygiene. The primary role is to assist our Registered Dental Hygienists during appointments, helping them start on time, keeping rooms stocked, and sterilizing equipment. We highly value teamwork and are looking for someone eager to learn and share our values of creating life-changing experiences for our patients, their families, and our employees. Responsibilities include: - Seating patients and updating families on the plan for the day - Keeping operatories clean and stocked - Sterilizing instruments and preparing procedure trays - Helping the schedule run on time -Scheduling patients for their next dental hygiene visits Position Details: - Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM (Fridays off) - Compensation: Starting at $18, Candidates with dental experience would be considered for increased rate. - Benefits: PTO, holiday pay, an employer-matched IRA, and a great team atmosphere Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Registered Dental Assistant License (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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