Dental Assistant

Muskegon Family Care offers all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. This covers all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and initial employment, promotion and transfer, training opportunities, salary administration, the application of employee benefits and policies, and all other terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Muskegon Family Care values the diversity of our employees, patients, and the communities in which we serve. By valuing our differences, we demonstrate our commitment to treating everyone with respect and valuing the contributions of all employees. MFC is a Tobacco Free Campus. For the health of our patients, employees and visitors smoking is not permitted on this campus. This includes all buildings, parking lots, and grounds. Location: Muskegon, MI Job Id: 947 # of Openings: 0 Job Title: Dental Assistant Office Address: 2201 S. Getty St., Muskegon, MI 49444 Hours: Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm Muskegon Family Care is looking for a full‑time Dental Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team. Muskegon Family Care offers a competitive benefit package including Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Vendor Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 annually, and a 401(k) safe harbor contribution. The company matches 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of the employee contribution: 50% for the next 2%. Student Loan Forgiveness Working for Muskegon Family Care may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information and eligibility are available from the U.S. Department of Education. Position Overview Under the direct supervision of the Dental Manager and in collaboration with the Dental Director, you must possess the ability to assist the dentist during the examination and treatment of patients by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide knowledgeable assistance to the treating dentist. Assume responsibility for initial dental laboratory needs. Initiate and maintain diagnostic and treatment records. Perform and/or conduct a variety of routine and non‑routine technical procedures while providing direct chair‑side assistance to the treating dentist. Takes intra‑oral, and pantographic X‑ray films of dental patients at the direction of the treating dentist. Places and removes temporary crowns, take dental impressions, and places dental and conditioning materials at the direction of the treating dentist. Performs required laboratory work, trims and pours diagnostic models, fabricates temporaries, baseplates and templates for crown and bridge work, writes laboratory prescriptions, prepares models for mailing to outside laboratory technicians. Regular and prompt attendance at work. Required to walk, stand (for an extended period of time), crouch, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. Cleans and maintains equipment used in procedures, maintains organized tray set‑up for the treating dentist, and assures the sterile condition of rooms. All other duties assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Licensure Certificate as a Dental Assistant from a college or technical school. X‑ray Certification (Required). Three‑to‑six‑month related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred). #J-18808-Ljbffr