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Dental Assistant
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Northwest Michigan Health Services
Traverse City, MI (In Person)
$39,790 Salary, Full-Time
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Dental Assistant 10767 East Traverse Highway, Traverse City, MI 49684 $17.26 - $21.00 an hour - Full-time $17.26 - $21.00 an hour - Full-time Looking for more than just a job? Want great benefits, a supportive team and the chance to make a real impact on your community? Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our Dental team in Traverse City, Michigan, 32 to 40 hours per week. If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to work in a patient-focused environment, we'd love to meet you! For over 50 years, NMHSI has served communities across Northwest Michigan as a nonprofit community health center - providing high-quality, affordable care where it's needed most. Why you'll love working here Mission-drive, nonprofit organization Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits Supportive, team-oriented dental environment Stable schedule with strong work-life balance Benefits eligibility starting just 30 days after hire. What You'll Do As a Dental Assistant at NMHSI, you'll be a key part of delivering excellent, patient-centered care. Your day-to -day work will include: Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures Assist Dentists and Hygienists during exams and treatments Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards Taking diagnostic x-rays and recording medical/dental histories Educating patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care Maintain accurate patient records Supporting scheduling and insurance processes Helping ensure dental equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained. What we're looking for At least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience Patient-focused, compassionate approach to care Strong attention to detail and organization Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based clinical setting Excellent communication and professionalism Benefits that support you Health & Insurance Medical coverage through BCBS of Michigan or BCN Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program (available immediately) Optional Voluntary life insurance Retirement Plan with employer match Paid Time & Work-Life Balance 11 paid holidays Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Make an Impact Every Day At NMHSI, your work directly improves access to dental care for individuals and families across Northwest Michigan. If you want a role where your skills matter and your work makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you. Apply today and join a team that's changing lives - one smile at a time.