Mobile Dental Assistant

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a caring and community focused environment? At Covenant Community Care, we are a faith based non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center serving the communities of Detroit in our clinics that offer integrated medical, dental and counseling healthcare services. We are seeking new team members to join our mobile dental team!

Job Description:

Covenant’s Mobile Dental Program provides on-site comprehensive dental care to the underserved population of Metro Detroit. We partner with over 25 schools, 70 head-starts, as well numerous churches, shelters, and rehabilitation centers throughout the area.

Responsibilities:

Assists dentists and dental hygienists with dental procedures

Performs administrative tasks such as dental charting, creating patient appointments, and registration.

Assists with clinic set up and take down

Takes and develops dental x-rays

Sterilizes dental instruments and equipment and maintains proper infection control

Prepares patients for dental procedures

Maintains dental supplies and inventory on-site

Manages patient flow of the on-site clinic

Maintaining patient records

Performing other duties as assigned

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Required Qualifications:

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to take initiative and be proactive

Ability to multitask and adapt to changing work environment and work responsibilities

Responsible and punctual

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Computer literacy (MS Office, Google Workspace)

Attentive to detail and data accuracy

Valid driver’s license

Must have reliable transportation

Ability to pass a background check

Comfortable working with children

Capability to lift and move objects up to 25lbs

Passion for helping others

Comfortable providing dental care to a diverse population base in different settings

Willingness to assist in one of Covenant’s 3 clinic locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

1-year dental assistant experience in a dental office/environment.

Certification in dental assisting preferred.

Proficient in managing electronic patient records in Dentrix

Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

Comprehensive Benefit program

Vacation, Sick, and Personal time (VSP)

Paid holidays

401K

Life insurance, long term and short-term disability

All candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, TB test, and education credentialing as part of the hiring process. Candidates that float to the Mobile Dental team also require background check for Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD)