What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Hackley Community Care?
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Position: Dental Assistant
Position: Dental Assistant
Job Type: Full-time | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Work four 10-hour shifts
Location: Muskegon, MI
Are you an experienced, compassionate Dental Assistant ready to make a real difference in your community? At Hackley Community Care (HCC), a leading Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Muskegon, is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare to the residents of Muskegon County and surrounding areas. We’re looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our collaborative, patient-focused team.
Why Hackley Community Care?
Location: Muskegon, MI
Are you an experienced, compassionate Dental Assistant ready to make a real difference in your community? At Hackley Community Care (HCC), a leading Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Muskegon, is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare to the residents of Muskegon County and surrounding areas. We’re looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our collaborative, patient-focused team.
Why Hackley Community Care?
- A Rewarding and Desirable Practice: You'll be part of a team that delivers top-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive environment.
- Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits: We offer an attractive compensation package, including paid time off, paid holidays, and quarterly bonuses.
- Employee Perks: Retirement plan, vendor discounts, and an exceptional benefits package.
- Collaborative Work Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who value teamwork and support each other in delivering the best care possible.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Dental Assistant at HCC, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dental services. Your day may include:
- Instrument Preparation & Sterilization: Disinfecting instruments and preparing trays to ensure a sterile and organized environment for procedures.
- Patient Care & Records Management: Prepare patients for dental work, maintain accurate patient records, and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all treatment information.
- Laboratory Responsibilities: Take the lead on initial dental lab needs, including pouring and trimming models and creating custom trays.
- Advanced Imaging & Diagnostics: Take intraoral and panoramic x-rays, as well as assist in diagnostic procedures to provide optimal care.
Job Qualifications and Special Skills include:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Dental Assistant training is required.
- State certified dental x-rays preferred; willing to train.
- Professional and accurate written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to operate hardware and software.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ready to make a difference?
- We’re looking for someone who is eager to contribute to the health and well-being of the community while growing in a rewarding, team-oriented environment.
- If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive, mission-driven team, we want to hear from you!
More About Us:
Hackley Community Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Muskegon, Michigan. Our staff of 300 brings comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health and support services to families in greatest need in Muskegon County and surrounding areas.
We have a long-standing reputation and commitment to serving our patients and our staff through our core values of quality, integrity, respect, and compassion. These core values serve as strong groundwork to continue in our work of DEI and ensuring that our staff have the culture, tools, and training to do their best work. At Hackley Community Care, “We Commit to a Culture of Equity and Inclusion that Promotes and Celebrates a Unified Community through Diverse Voices. Hackley Community Care: Where the ‘We’ begins and ends with ‘Me’”.