Dental Assistant needed in a growing academic practice!
Are you looking for a career as an Oral & Maxillofacial surgical assistant?
Would you like to work in a faculty practice setting associated with a major hospital system and Level 1 trauma center?
Do you want a career with excellent benefits?
Look no further because Henry Ford Health is looking for you.
Ideal candidates are eager to learn and work in a highly functional team environment.
You should be energetic, passionate about Oral & Maxillofacial surgical care, interested in working with faculty and residents and dedicated to helping others. Requirements include completion of an accredited dental assisting program and highest consideration will be given to those with previous surgical dental assistant experience. However, all qualified and motivated candidates should apply and will be carefully considered.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Dental Assistant Position @Henry Ford Health
Working as a dental assistant (DA) in the departments of oral & maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) and hospital dentistry (HD) at Henry Ford Health (HFH) will not be your typical DA position. We deliver dental and oral surgery care to hospital based, medically complex patients. We provide care in the hospital setting, operation room and in outpatient clinics. No matter where we deliver care we are typically dealing with patients that are sicker and more complex than in your average community dental or oral surgery clinic. As a dental assistant working in our departments, you will work beyond assisting the provider at the chairside. You will aid in the delivery of patient care before, during and after the patients visit which will be described in more detail during the interview process. The OMFS and HD departments are part of HFH organization which means you will work in collaboration with many different departments and specialties. You will do your work in a comprehensive electronic medical record in which you will be provided with extensive training. In addition to working closely with the provider, you will work directly with nursing leadership to help maintain a safe and productive working environment. We all work together to provide high quality care and excellent patient experience.
Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients.
These duties include the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room; taking medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs; preparing patients for the examination/procedure; and assisting the physician during the examination/procedure.
Demonstrates clinical competence as a Dental Assistant.
Shift Hours:
Mond- Fri (Flexible (8 hours shift ) - 24 hours total
Job Location / addree ss : 2799 W Grand Blvd Detroit, MI 48202
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
One (1) year of Dental experience. One (1) year of Surgical Dental Assistant experience.
Highest consideration will be given to those with Surgical Dental Assistant experience
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program.
Radiology Certification.
Within three (3) years of hire, must successfully complete the DAANCE (Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Exam) to meet requirements to continue to assist with anesthesia cases.
BLS
Job Type: Full Time; 40 Hours / Days
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Surgery Oral
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
