Dental Assistant

Well established, private, general dental practice located on the "Medical Mile" of Flint Twp. We are looking for a lead Dental Assistant to join our team. Current hours are Monday\-Thursday. Fridays to be added in the near future. One Saturday a month rotated with other assistants. We strive to provide a fun, relaxed and positive work environment for all of our employees. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year experience in chairside assisting, sterilization, and other dental procedures. The successful candidate will also be able to assist the dentist with patient education, maintain a clean and organized work environment, and ensure that all patient records are up to date. We are looking for someone who is detail\-oriented, organized, and has excellent communication skills. Responsibilities: * Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment. * Educate patients on proper oral hygiene. * Maintain patient records and charts. * Take dental x\-rays. * Provide chair\-side assistance to the dentist. * Schedule appointments and manage patient flow. * Perform administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, and ordering supplies. Duties: \- Assist the dentist during dental procedures\- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments\- Take dental x\-rays\- Intra Oral Scans\- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post\-operative care\- Perform patient assessments and record medical histories\- Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date medical records using electronic medical record systems (such a Open Dental)\- Assist with dental lab work, including pouring and trimming models, fabricating temporary crowns, and taking impressions\- Perform basic dental laboratory procedures, such as pouring models and trimming custom trays\- Assist with front office tasks, such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, and billing. Compensation is based on experience. Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time Pay: $18\.00 \- $22\.00 per hour Be