Dental Assistant Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
Explore Dental Assistant Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI with a professional dental team serving patients throughout the West Michigan area. This opportunity is ideal for dental assistants who value teamwork, patient care, clinical organization, and professional growth.
Build Your Dental Career in Grand Rapids
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Position: Dental Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities
Schedule: Based on practice requirements
Compensation: $18-$22 per hour (based on experience)
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
About the Position
Dental Assistants play a central role in supporting dentists and maintaining an efficient clinical environment.
You may assist with patient preparation, chairside procedures, dental X-rays, sterilization, charting, supplies, patient education, and daily clinical workflow.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide chairside dental assistance
- Prepare patients for treatment
- Prepare operatories
- Set up dental instruments
- Assist dentists during procedures
- Support dental examinations
- Take X-rays when qualified
- Maintain patient records
- Support dental charting
- Sterilize instruments
- Follow infection-control standards
- Maintain clinical areas
- Monitor supplies
- Assist with inventory
- Provide patient education
- Support treatment instructions
- Communicate with dentists and team members
- Help maintain patient comfort
- Support efficient patient flow
Qualifications
Ideal candidates should be:
- Dependable
- Professional
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Patient-focused
- Strong communicators
- Team-oriented
- Comfortable multitasking
- Willing to learn
- Committed to quality care
Michigan X-ray credentials and expanded-function training may be beneficial depending on the position.
Why Consider Grand Rapids Dental Jobs?
Grand Rapids is part of a large West Michigan healthcare market with opportunities for dental assistants and other dental professionals.
This opportunity may be suitable for candidates searching for:
- Dental Assistant Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
- Dental Assistant Jobs in Grand Rapids
- Dental Assistant Careers in Grand Rapids
- Dental Office Jobs in Grand Rapids
- Dental Jobs in West Michigan
- Michigan Dental Assistant Jobs
- Chairside Dental Assistant Jobs
Career Growth
Dental assistants can build skills that support advancement into:
- Expanded Functions Dental Assisting
- Lead Dental Assistant
- Clinical Coordinator
- Treatment Coordinator
- Dental Office Management
- Specialty Dental Assisting
Frequently Asked Questions
What skills do Grand Rapids dental employers value?
Reliability, patient communication, digital competency, teamwork, and current credentials are important.
What does a dental assistant do?
Dental assistants provide chairside support, prepare patients and treatment rooms, assist with procedures, maintain instruments, support radiography when qualified, and help with clinical records.
Apply Today
If you are searching for Dental Assistant Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI, submit your application through MPM Dental and explore your next career opportunity.
Job Type: Dental Assistant
Job Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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