Dental Assistant

Join our Team at Marvin Herschfus DDS in Berkley, MI!

Are you an experienced dental assistant looking for a new opportunity? Look no further! We have an exciting position available at our small private dental practice. We pride ourselves on being family-oriented and providing exceptional dental care to our patients.

One of the unique features of this job is our flexible schedule. You'll enjoy three-day weekends, allowing you to have a better work-life balance. Our office hours are as follows: Monday from 9:45am to 7pm, Tuesday from 8:45am to 5:30pm, Wednesday from 8:45am to 2pm, and Thursday from 11:45am to 8pm.

To excel in this role, we require 3-5 years of dental assisting experience, x-ray certification, good organization skills, and timeliness. If you meet these requirements, we would love to hear from you!

At Marvin Herschfus DDS, you'll be joining a team that values your expertise and provides a supportive work environment. Dr. Marvin Herschfus has been creating beautiful smiles in the metro Detroit area for over 40 years. With his extensive experience and commitment to excellence, you'll have the opportunity to learn from the best and grow in your career.

In addition to a great work environment, we offer competitive compensation and benefits. We believe in taking care of our team, so you can expect a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and more.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to join our team at Marvin Herschfus DDS. Apply today and take the next step in your dental assisting career. We can't wait to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Take digital x-rays as needed.
• Experience with Eaglesoft dental software

Requirements

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
• Experience in a dental clinic or office is required.