Temporary Dental Assistant

Salary : $22.25 Hourly

Location : Lansing, MI

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : 202500090

Department : Forest Dental Services

Opening Date : 10 / 17 / 2025

Bargaining Unit : UAW

Description

• Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.

Under the supervision of Dental Director and Community Health Center Manager, the Dental Assistant assists in the examination of patients and the delivery of needed dental treatment in a Dental Health Center setting. Provides chair side assistance, prepares restorative materials and medications, sterilizes dental instruments, takes and develops x-rays and performs other functions to assist the dentist.

Essential Functions

Other Functions :

Fueling MDC (diesel fuel only), fill on-board fresh water tank (done when washing MDC)

(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.)

Employment Qualifications

Experience : Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant.

Other Requirements : Must be certified, or be able to become certified, in monitoring and assisting in the administration of Nitrous anesthesia. Must be certified in dental radiographs (x-rays).

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging respectfully and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives to promote clarity, understanding, and collaboration.

Must provide copies of certifications.

(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)

Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements :

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)

Working Conditions :

2022

UAW-G

This position is benefited and is subject to the UAW GROUP CBA.

Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the for more information.

The current group contract can be viewed

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Do you have a certification in Dental Assisting?

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How many months / years of experience do you have as a Dental Assistant?

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Please briefly describe your Dental Assistant experience, if not applicable type N / A. (Do not type see resume)

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Are you certified in monitoring and assisting in the administration of Nitrous Anesthesia?

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If you are not certified are you able to become certified in monitoring and assisting in the administration of Nitrous Anesthesia?

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Are you certified to do Dental Radiographs, this is required for this position (X-Rays)?

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Did you submit your cover letter and resume?

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Did you submit your Dental Assistant Certificate, if you did not please explain why.

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Did you submit your x-ray certification, if you did not please explain why as this is required for this position.

Required Question