Dental Assistant

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 Dental Assistant to join our Dental team in Traverse City, Michigan , 32 to 40 hours per week. 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.