Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Willow River Dental is a modern, comfort-focused dental practice redefining what it means to visit the dentist. We create an experience that feels more like a spa than a clinic - prioritizing calm, trust, and personalized care in everything we do.
We are looking for a warm, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing team. If you love helping patients feel comfortable and want to work in a supportive, elevated environment, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As a key part of our clinical care team, you’ll help us deliver efficient, compassionate, and smooth dental experiences. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the dentist during procedures, including endodontics and pediatrics, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Sterilizing and preparing instruments and operatories according to established protocols.
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) using medical imaging techniques.
- Greeting and seating patients in a calming, professional manner
- Reviewing patient health history and updating records, including medical history and treatment plans
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Ensuring rooms are clean, stocked, and prepared with care
- Supporting lab case management (impressions, tracking, etc.)
- Helping maintain a smooth schedule and timely patient flow
- Contributing to a calm and organized office culture
- Inventory management and ordering.
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, our team is friendly and truly cares for the patients we see everyday.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a dental assistant program is preferred (Certified Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant preferred but not required).
- Previous experience in assisting with endodontic or oral surgery procedures is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
- Must be able to pass any required background checks or certifications related to the job.
- years of experience preferred (new grads welcome if confident)
- Radiology certification a plus
- Strong teamwork skills
- High attention to detail
- Exceptional customer service skills
- A calm, professional, and friendly presence
- Detail-oriented with a passion for clean, efficient workflows
- Interest in working in a spa-inspired, modern dental setting
- Willingness to grow with a team and contribute to an evolving brand
What You’ll Love About Working With Us
- A calm and beautiful office environment
- Supportive, team-centered culture
- Opportunity to help shape a growing, modern dental practice
- Paid holidays and vacation (if applicable)
- Growth opportunities as we expand to additional locations
- Staff perks like self-care gift boxes, training days, and team lunches
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
*** Ability to Commute: Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (Required)
Schedule
Full-time and Part-time available, Monday - Thursday(Some flexibility available depending on candidate)
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a short message about why you’d be a great fit for a comfort-focused, elevated dental practice. Bonus: If you’ve ever helped anxious patients feel calm, we’d love to hear how.
Skills:
- General Practice
- Curve
- Eaglesoft
Benefits:
- 401k
- PTO
- Bonuses
Compensation:
- $22-$25/hour