Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant - Redwood Dental of Madison Heights

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Redwood Dental of Madison Heights is looking for a Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, enjoys mentoring others, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

As our Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our doctors, leading the clinical team, and ensuring exceptional patient care while maintaining efficient daily operations.

• Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Friday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Rotating Saturdays off)

Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities

• →Welcome patients and create a comfortable, positive experience.
• →Prepare treatment rooms and assist doctors with four-handed dentistry.
• →Take diagnostic radiographs and intraoral images in accordance with state regulations.
• →Review and update patient medical histories.
• →Educate patients on treatment plans, post-operative instructions, and oral hygiene.
• →Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
• →Assist with:
  • →General and restorative dentistry
  • →Crown and bridge procedures
  • →Temporary crown fabrication
  • →Endodontic procedures
  • →Oral surgery and extractions
  • →Dental implant procedures
  • →Fixed and removable prosthodontics
  • →Digital radiography and panoramic imaging
  • →Intraoral scanning
  • →Traditional and digital impressions

Clinical Operations

• →Oversee sterilization and instrument processing while ensuring compliance with CDC, OSHA, and infection control standards.
• →Ensure operatories are clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for patient care.
• →Track laboratory cases and coordinate timely delivery for scheduled appointments.
• →Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
• →Help maintain an efficient clinical workflow throughout the day.

• Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience
• Strong knowledge of general dentistry, infection control, sterilization procedures, and OSHA/CDC guidelines
• Experience with Dentrix preferred
• Experience with digital dentistry and intraoral scanning is a plus

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized with exceptional time management skills
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, dependable, and solution-oriented
• Detail-oriented with excellent clinical judgment
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with patients and team members
• Passionate about providing exceptional patient care
• Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement

If you're ready to join a practice that values teamwork, leadership, and exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Redwood Dental of Madison Heights team!