Dental Assistant

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

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