Dental Assistant (DA/RDA)

Full-Time or Part-Time | Port Huron & New Haven, MI | Monday-Thursday

Responsibilities

• Provide professional chairside and four-handed dental assistance

• Assist with general and surgical dental procedures

• Take dental X-rays and diagnostic images

• Prepare and position patients for treatment

• Prepare, sterilize and reset operatories

• Set up instruments, trays, materials and equipment

• Assist with impressions, models and laboratory procedures

• Document patient information in electronic records

• Provide patient education and post-treatment instructions

• Follow infection-control and OSHA standards

• Maintain supplies and clinical workflow

• Collaborate with dentists, hygienists and other clinical staff

• Provide compassionate care to diverse and underserved patient populations

RDA Responsibilities

For appropriately credentialed RDAs, expanded functions may include:

• Temporary crowns

• Sealants

• Final impressions

• Class I restorations

• Other legally permitted expanded functions

Class I restoration experience is preferred but not required. Refresher training may be available for less frequently performed RDA functions.

Non-RDA candidates must work within the applicable Michigan DA scope of practice and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of a recognized Dental Assistant program

• Previous hands-on dental assisting experience

• Dental X-ray/radiography certification or authorization as required

• Strong chairside and patient-care skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Computer/EHR or dental software experience

• Knowledge of infection-control procedures

• Ability to work independently in a busy dental environment

• BLS/CPR preferred; BLS can be obtained after hire

• RDA/CDA credentials preferred

Position Options

Full-Time

• 40 hours/week

• Works across Port Huron and New Haven with the dentist

• Monday-Thursday

Part-Time

• Approximately 20 hours/week

• One assistant primarily based in Port Huron

• One assistant primarily based in New Haven

• Occasional travel between locations may be required for coverage

Schedule

Port Huron

• Monday: 6:30 AM-5:00 PM

• Tuesday: 8:30 AM-7:00 PM

New Haven

• Wednesday & Thursday: 6:30 AM-5:00 PM

Schedules are generally fixed, but all employees must have some flexibility to travel to the other location when coverage is needed.

Compensation

• DA: $20.14-$24.00/hour, based on experience and credentials

• RDA: Separate pay scale based on qualifications

• Candidates must be comfortable with the established compensation range

What We Offer

Full-time employees receive a strong overall compensation package, including:

• 72 hours of personal time after 90 days

• Paid vacation with rollover

• Option to cash out accrued vacation

• Vacation accrual increases with tenure, up to 20 days/160 hours annually

• Blue Cross PPO medical insurance with low-cost employee premiums

• Delta Dental

• Vision insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Paid holidays

• Some benefits may also be available to eligible part-time employees