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Dental Assistant – Evergreen Talent Pool

My Community Dental Centers is looking for an exceptional dental assistant for our West Michigan region, MI. This is a full-time position starting at $19/hr. This posting is for when we have open opportunities in Cedar Springs, Walker, Kentwood, Big Rapids, and Allegan.

Evergreen Talent Pool: Exceptional Dental Assistant

Are you an exceptional dental assistant looking for a practice that values your skills and proactive nature? Our dental office is continuously growing, and we're always on the lookout for top-tier talent. This posting is part of our evergreen talent pool — an opportunity to join our network for future openings or early consideration if the right candidate appears.

Why Join Our Talent Pool?

• Early Access: Be first in line for new dental assistant openings.
• Fast-Track Consideration: Exceptional candidates may be hired early.
• Direct Review: Profiles are reviewed by leadership, not just HR.
• Relationship First: Build a connection with MCDC before a job even exists.

What We Look For:

• Patient-First Mindset: You are dedicated to ensuring a comfortable and positive experience for every patient.
• Exceptional Chairside Skills: You are a skilled and efficient chairside assistant, and you have experience assisting with a wide range of dental procedures.
• Adaptability and Growth Mindset: You thrive in a dynamic clinical environment and are eager to learn new skills and technologies.
• Top-Tier Communication: You communicate with empathy and clarity, representing our practice professionally with both patients and colleagues.

The Responsibilities for a future role may include:

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
• Sterilizing and organizing dental instruments and equipment.
• Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring a clean, safe environment for patients.
• Taking and processing dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Providing clear and compassionate pre- and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records.
• Managing inventory of dental supplies and ordering as needed.
• Collaborating with the front desk to ensure smooth patient scheduling and flow

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft 360
• X-ray certification

Preferred:

• Graduate of a Dental Assisting program or 3 years of dental assisting experience
• RDA license (Michigan)

About My Community Dental Centers

At My Community Dental Centers, our mission centers around people. We build a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to improving community health by providing quality dental care for all. We foster a supportive work environment where our dental assistants can grow and thrive, offering ample opportunities for mentorship, education, and career development.

Founded in 2006, MCDC is committed to providing high-quality dental care to everyone, including those on Medicaid or without insurance across 28 centers in Michigan. If you're passionate about making a positive impact as a dental assistant, we invite you to join our team!

Compensation and Benefits

Explore our exceptional benefits package, combined with competitive compensation, which aims to improve your overall well-being. Enjoy:

• No nights, weekends, or on-call hours
• Paid time off
• Nine paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability
• 403(B) with company match up to 4%
• Wellness program & gym membership benefits
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• CE and license renewal reimbursement
• Financial assistance to become a certified dental assistant and registered dental assistant

Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of working at MCDC: mydental.org/careers.

My Community Dental Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.