Registered Dental Assistant

HealthDrive is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (with Radiology Certificate) to work Part-Time (3 Days/Week) in and around the Saginaw, MI area.Position offers:Pay rate of $25/hr.Mileage reimbursement available.No evening, weekend, or on-call hours required.Established patient base.Full administrative support team.All equipment/supplies provided including laptop with proprietary EMR system.Experienced leaders in place to drive and support clinical and corporate success.HealthDrivedelivers on-site dentistry, optometry, podiatry, audiology, and behavioral health services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to doctors committed to dignity and excellence.Essential Functions:Prepares patients for dental procedures.Assists Dentist during dental procedures.Sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays and prepares materials.Records treatment information in patient records.Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.Assists dentist in the management of medical or dental emergencies.Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.Clean and polish removable appliances.Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Operates X-ray equipment, with valid Radiology CertificateAdheres to OSHA guidelines regarding patient care, disposal of materials, and sterilization of equipment on a daily basis.Performs other duties as assigned.Skills & Specifications:Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.Ability to work independently under direct supervision on a daily basis.Ability to use email, the internet and to learn other healthcare related software.Self starter attitude with the desire to deliver quality, thoughtful and attentive care.Education and Qualifications:High School graduate or GED.Previous relevant experience and/or externship experience required.Must possess a current Radiology Certificate (or equivalent credential) to operate X-ray equipment; certificate must be verifiable at the start of each shiftPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand, to bend, and to lift.Ability to transport patients in wheelchairs.Work Environment:Facility: Nursing Home or Assisted Living Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted and Independent Care Facilities, and Continuing Care Retirement Centers.Facility Layout: Hallways, ramps, elevators, swinging doors, stairs.Equipment: Mobile chairs and mobile beds at the facilities.Travel/Schedule Requirements:Must be able to adhere to work schedule set by Dentist.This is a daily travel position based on patient care requirements for the specified service area.Must be able to travel to the following locations regularly:Bay CityCass CityFrankenmuthKawkawlinMayvilleMidlandSaginawSterling

Created: 2026-03-07