Dental Assistant
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
- Southfield, MI
- $18.00-23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Full-time, paid Dental Assistant position to assist a skilled Prosthodontist in all tasks related to dental implant and prosthetic procedures.
- Competitive compensation $18-$23 hour, based on level of experience.
- Four-day work week; 40 hours per week.
- Benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, in addition to a retirement (401(k)) plan.
- Some roles are eligible for a merit-based, discretionary performance bonus.
- Personal and professional development opportunities are available through ClearChoice University.
- Career Advancement, several of our top dental assistants have elevated into leadership, and specialized education and training roles across the country.
- Assisting the Prosthodontist in all chairside tasks related to dental implant prosthetics - retraction, suctioning, isolation, airway protection, removing and inserting temporary and final implant prostheses.
- Assisting the Prosthodontist in the passing of dental instrumentation and dental implant parts and components.
- Preparing materials for impressions and taking dental x-rays, as directed by the prosthodontist.
- Intraoral scanning for diagnostic models and impressions.
- Providing pre- and post-operative care and instructions to patients.
- Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for procedures.
- Assisting in obtaining medical clearances from patients’ physicians.
- Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidelines on infection control.
- Performing additional office duties as needed to include scheduling and receiving patients, ordering supplies, and records management.
- Additional duties as assigned per state regulations or licensing requirements.
- Experience as a Dental Assistant is desired, but not required; knowledge of implant dentistry preferred.
- Passion for making a difference in patients’ lives and alignment with our values of Impact, Conviction, Compassion, Passion for Learning, Teamwork, Integrity, and Trust.
- Self-starter mentality with a relentless focus on high quality patient care.
- All candidates must possess valid certifications that comply with applicable state laws.