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Dental Assistant

@ Northwest Michigan Health Services
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Benzonia, Michigan, United States
$17-$21/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:preparing patients, assisting dentists, taking x-rays
Requirements Summary:Minimum 1 year dental assistant experience; prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists/hygienists, take diagnostic x-rays, sterilize instruments, maintain records, support scheduling/insurance, and educate patients.
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Job Description

Looking for more than just a job?  Want great benefits, a supportive team and the chance to make a real impact on your community?  

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is hiring a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our Dental team in Benzonia, Michigan.  If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to work in a patient-focused environment, we'd love to meet you! 

For over 50 years, NMHSI has served communities across Northwest Michigan as a nonprofit community health center - providing high-quality, affordable care where it's needed most.  

Why you'll love working here 

  • Mission-drive, nonprofit organization
  • Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits
  • Supportive, team-oriented dental environment
  • Stable schedule with strong work-life balance 
  • Benefits eligibility starting just 30 days after hire.  

What You'll Do

As a Dental Assistant at NMHSI, you'll be a key part of delivering excellent, patient-centered care.  Your day-to -day work will include:

  • Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures

  • Assist Dentists and Hygienists during exams and treatments

  • Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards

  • Taking diagnostic x-rays and recording medical/dental histories 

  • Educating patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care

  • Maintain accurate patient records 

  • Supporting scheduling and insurance processes

  • Helping ensure dental equipment is clean, functional, and properly maintained.  

What we're looking for

  • At least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience 
  • Patient-focused, compassionate approach to care  
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based clinical setting
  • Excellent communication and professionalism

Benefits that support you

Health & Insurance 

  • Medical coverage through BCBS of Michigan or BCN

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

  • Employer-paid life insurance 

  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage

  • Employee Assistance Program (available immediately)

  • Optional Voluntary life insurance 

  • Retirement Plan with employer match 

Paid Time & Work–Life Balance

  • 11 paid holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make an Impact Every Day

At NMHSI, your work directly improves access to dental care for individuals and families across Northwest Michigan.  If you want a role where your skills matter and your work makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Apply today and join a team that's changing lives - one smile at a time.