Dental Assistant - Endodontics

Dental Assistant - Endodontics Wave Dental Specialists - Dearborn Heights, MI Position: Full-Time Dental Assistant Join Our Endodontic Team! Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced specialty environment? Do you take pride in providing excellent patient care while working alongside a skilled specialist? Wave Dental Specialists is a growing multi-specialty dental practice in Dearborn Heights, Michigan , and we are looking for a dependable, motivated Dental Assistant to primarily support our Endodontist . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys specialty dentistry but also wants the opportunity to learn, grow, and cross-train in other specialties . While your primary focus will be Endodontics, you'll have the flexibility to jump in and support other departments when needed. What You'll Do Assist the Endodontist during a variety of procedures, including root canals and other endodontic treatments Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures Take and develop dental X-rays and assist with diagnostic imaging Provide chairside assistance and anticipate the doctor's needs throughout procedures Assist with microscopes and specialty endodontic equipment Help with patient seating, treatment preparation, and post-operative instructions Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical environment Provide exceptional patient care and help patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment Accurately document treatment and maintain patient records Work closely with the clinical and administrative teams to keep the schedule running efficiently Cross-train and assist in other specialties throughout the practice as needed What We're Looking For Previous dental assisting experience required Endodontic experience strongly preferred Experience working with an endodontist and dental microscopes is a plus Experience with Open Dental preferred Experience with iTero or other intraoral scanners preferred Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume specialty environment Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Excellent communication and patient-service skills A positive, team-oriented attitude Willingness to learn and support multiple specialties Why Join Wave Dental Specialists? We believe in investing in our team and creating opportunities for our employees to build long-term careers. We offer: Competitive pay based on experience Medical/health insurance Vision insurance 401(k) with company match Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Monthly continuing education opportunities Career growth and advancement opportunities Training and cross-specialty learning opportunities Supportive leadership and an experienced clinical team Modern technology and a state-of-the-art specialty environment Ready to Grow With Us? If you're an experienced Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, enjoys specialty dentistry, and wants the opportunity to expand your skills across a multi-specialty practice , we'd love to meet you! Apply today and join the team at Wave Dental Specialists! #indeedwavedp Requirements Education and Training High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession. Valid X-ray certificate. Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements). CPR & first aid certificate. FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports to: Operations Manager