Dental Assistant

Community Shores Dental offers a wide range of high-quality dental services that can benefit patients of all ages. People love visiting our Norton Shores MI dental office because we care about their experience! They also love that we use the latest technology and dental sedation. We know that you want the best dental care available! Thats why we use the latest technology in our office. We employ the use of digital X-rays CT scan technology heated massage chairs and more. Our team is trained in the latest dental techniques to provide you with the highest quality results. When you choose Community Shores Dental you are choosing a dental care team that can get you the results you need. Your comfort is our priority! We also offer semi-private operatories and longer appointment times. We want to ensure that you have a positive experience at our office so we do whatever is necessary to help you feel at home!

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Dental Assistants are an integral member of our team and help foster our clinically led culture. From being the doctors right hand to having the ability to connect with patients and striving to provide the best patient experience Dental Assistants are a key contributor to the success of our practice.  By joining our team you will have: 

• Work-Life Balance: (Tuesday-Thursday 7:30AM-5PM Fri 7:30PM-4PM)

• Time Off: Up to 3 weeks PTO 8 Paid Holidays (PTO rolls over!) 

• Parental Leave: Up to 3 weeks paid 

• 401(k) Match 

• Health Benefits: Medical dental vision HSA & FSA earn up to $2000/year when selecting our quality care plans 

• Employee Assistance Programs: Free 24/7 support for personal financial & legal issues 

• CE & Growth: SPEAR access continuing education 

• Wellness Perks: $28/month gyms 12K on-demand workouts when selecting our quality care plans 

• Pet Insurance: Flexible plans 24/7 telehealth for your pet 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures while helping patients feel comfortable 

• Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment 

• Take dental radiographs (x-rays) 

• Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment 

• Provide patients with follow-up instructions following all dental treatment procedures 

• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health 

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify 

• X-ray certification where state regulations specify 

Additional information

We provideequal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. 

Working Environment & Physical Requirements  

This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens is possible. Requires prolonged periods of standing sitting leaning and bending up to 8 hours a day. Will be required to carry transport and use tools and equipment. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time