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Dental Assistant
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Downtown Dental Studio
Lansing, MI (In Person)
$46,800 Salary, Full-Time
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Dental Assistant Downtown Dental Studio Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid training Paid holidays Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Uniform allowance Career development plan 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Chairside assisting Customer communication Dental assisting General dentistry Sterilization HIPAA High school diploma or GED X-Ray Certification Dental terminology Presentation skills Dental x-ray Full Job Description 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