Be a part of our exceptional team at Downtown Dental Studio! We are a small private dental practice in downtown Lansing providing compassionate, individualized dental care to our great patients. We are looking for a reliable, long term team member to join us in reaching our goal.
A dental assistant with excellent clinical and communication skills who can make a patient feel comfortable is so important for every dental office. You are a very valued member of our team! The ideal candidate will work closely with the dentist to provide exceptional care and ensure a smooth patient experience. We need a reliable, well-organized assistant with great attention to detail, excellent chairside skills, and a professional appearance. You will handle both clinical and administrative tasks, making our office more efficient and pleasant for our patients!
Our office offers a great schedule, competitive pay, and excellent benefits including paid vacation, holiday pay, 401k with matching, profit sharing, and discounted dental care. We are a close-knit team that highly values collaboration and patient satisfaction. With updated technology such as digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, a digital scanner, and fully digital dental software, our office is modern and comfortable. If you’re a friendly, caring, and dedicated individual, we’d love to meet you!
P.S.: We have our own parking lot, right next to our office, so you don’t have to be worried about parking in the heart of downtown.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Sterilize instruments according to OSHA regulations
- Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Take impressions and undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Assist with presenting and discussing treatment plans
Skills
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Prior experience as dental assistant would be preferred
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Fantastic multi-tasker and is always one step ahead
- Well-organized and reliable
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills; Attention to detail
- Dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive chair-side care
- High school diploma; graduate from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset
- X-ray Certification (required)
Qualifications
- Chairside assisting
- Dental terminology knowledge
- General dentistry skills
- HIPAA compliance knowledge
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lansing, MI 48933: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
