Clinic Dental Assistant

Detroit, MI 48213

Posted: 06/30/2026 Employment Type: long term Industry: Dental Assistant Job Number: 580902

Job Description


Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to work at a facility in Detroit, MI.

Pay Rate: $30 / hour

Duties:
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Pediatric Dental Assistant to support our clinical team in delivering outstanding pediatric dental care. We pride ourselves on creating positive experience for children and families in a modern, team-oriented environment – where patient comfort, safety, and quality care comes first.

Job Responsibilities:
-Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments for pediatric dental procedures.
-Educate children and parents in oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
-Take and process dental radiographs as directed.
-Maintain accurate patient records and schedule appointments.
-Assist dentists chairside during dental treatments and ensure patient comfort.
-Maintain dental supply inventory and ensure instruments are properly sterilized.
-Adhere to infection control protocols, OSHA compliance, and safety standards.
-Provide reassurance and comfort to pediatric patients before, during and after treatment.

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Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-One year of hands-on experience as a Pediatric Dental Assistant.
-Ability to build trust and rapport with children and their families.
-Proficiency in routine clinical tasks such as taking x-rays, setting up/breaking down rooms, and passing instruments.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Required Skills & Experience:
-One year of hands-on experience as a Pediatric Dental Assistant.
-Ability to build trust and rapport with children and their families.
-Proficiency in routine clinical tasks such as taking x-rays, setting up/breaking down rooms, and passing instruments.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:
Required Education:
-Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Possession of a valid X-ray license is required.
-CPR is required.
-Coronal Polishing certification is required.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-Nitrous Oxide certification.

Required Education:
-Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Possession of a valid X-ray license is required.
-CPR is required.
-Coronal Polishing certification is required.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-Nitrous Oxide certification.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Destiny Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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