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Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC, Woodhaven, MI, United States


Dental Assistant (Traveling)
Brownstown Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

About Brownstown Dental Care
Brownstown Dental Care is a community‑focused dental practice, part of the Heartland Dental network.

Location & Schedule

Mon‑Wed 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Brownstown Dental Care, Brownstown, MI

Thu‑Fri 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM – West Highland Dental Care, Howell, MI

Mileage reimbursement

More about the role

Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.

Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to provide quality care.

Take and process x‑rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3‑D scanner, digital photography, etc.).

Provide chairside assistance to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.

Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.

Prepare the treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols, following OSHA & CDC recommendations.

Manage supply and inventory levels, place, and expedite orders as needed.

Partner with providers and the team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

What You’ll Gain

Competitive benefits: health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.

Front‑loaded education and training to develop your full potential.

Opportunity to work at a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience, offering a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.

Experience in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.

Dental assistant and/or x‑ray certification if required under the state dental practice act.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

HIPAA training and protection of PHI in accordance with required safeguards.

Preferred Experience

1+ year of experience in a dental setting.

Experience with Dentrix or other dental software.

Dental assisting school certification.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

Capability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.

Availability to attend virtual (or in‑person) training sessions periodically throughout the year.

A tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions; this is standard for the role and must be completed prior to starting employment.

EEO Statement
At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

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