Dental Assistant

At Wyoming Dental our top priorities are comfort convenience and confidence. Youll be greeted by familiar faces all of whom have one goal in mind - provide happy healthy smiles that our patients love! The team at Wyoming Dental possesses years of expertise practice and passion providing families and children with unmatched dentistry in Wyoming MI. We offer patients a wide range of comprehensive services and make smiles brighter and healthier with each service provided. Our team has spent years providing children and families with safe effective treatments and care. We specialize in a wide range of dental services including general emergency cosmetic and restorative dentistry. With a brand new office and updated equipment our team is devoted to cultivating long-lasting relationships with every patient.

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Job Description

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-5:00PM Friday-7:30AM-3:00PM) 

• 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 

Compensation: $21-22

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. 

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time