Dental Assistant

Location

Jackson, MI | United States

Job description

$1000 Sign-On Bonus!!!

We currently have an open position for a Dental Assistant. This is an hourly, non-exempt full-time position.

The Center for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Jackson, Michigan. We are a multi-specialty clinic with practitioners specializing in the areas of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and
Ob/Gyn. Our agency has expanded greatly over the years and now has our medical, dental, pharmacy and support services as well as four school-based health centers in the Jackson area. For more information on the Center for Family Health go to

"Opening the door to healthcare for all."

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for procedures by seating them, preparing patients for procedure, completing and reviewing required forms and consents and reviews health histories.
• Conducts any pre-procedure testing as required.
• Assists in procedures by setting up and arranging appropriate instruments for the procedure to be performed.
• Assists provider as directed with variety of procedures, such as impressions, mixing cement. Breaks down room after procedures, sterilizes equipment and prepares for next use.
• Assists Dental Hygienists with procedures.
• Maintains records and files by recording data and information into patient files. Ensures procedures are documented and assists patients with scheduling follow-up care.
• Assists in maintaining equipment by cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing equipment. Reviews and maintains inventory of supplies for office and lab.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Completion of dental program and/or experience required.
• 1 year as a Dental Assistant preferred

The Center for Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants have equal opportunities of employment irrespective of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or protected veteran status, and any other legally protected class except when these factors constitute bona fide occupational qualifications.

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Salary

$18 per hour