Dental Assistant

Job overview

Compensation is $17–$23 per hour. The Dental Assistant role is an on-site position in Portage, MI. The listing describes full-time or part-time work, Monday through Thursday with some Fridays as needed, and competitive pay based on experience; numeric The assistant supports the dental team in providing patient care. The role helps keep clinical care and office operations running smoothly by preparing treatment spaces, assisting during procedures, supporting patient comfort and education, maintaining records, and helping with scheduling and supplies.

What you'll do

• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments
• assist the dentist during procedures
• take dental radiographs
• sterilize and maintain instruments
• stock and organize operatories
• provide chairside assistance
• take impressions, scans, and intraoral photos as needed
• educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative instructions
• obtain consents as needed
• greet and seat patients
• review medical histories
• document treatment notes
• assist with scheduling or appointment confirmation
• check in lab cases
• maintain inventory
• and follow office policies, HIPAA guidelines, and safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

patient care

chairside assistance

dental radiographs

infection control

hipaa

opendental

portage mi

centre smiles dental

monday–thursday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discounts, training and development, 401(k), paid time off, retirement benefits, and continuing education opportunities.

Why this role

Dental assisting, X-ray, and CPR certifications are preferred; previous dental assisting experience is preferred but not required. Schedule is Monday–Thursday, with some Fridays as needed.

About the employer

Centre Smiles Dental is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.