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Ingham County

Temporary Dental Assistant (Float)

Lansing, MI · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Provides chair side assistance, prepares restorative materials and medications, sterilizes dental ... cements, and temporary sedative fillings in the prescribed fashion. Prepares material and ...

Ingham County, MI

Temporary Dental Hygienist

Lansing, MI · On-site

$32.97/hr

Temporary Job Number: 202600008 Department: Forest Dental Services Opening Date: 07/24/2026 ... chair side assisting. * Attends continuing education programs as required to maintain license to ...

Ingham County, MI

Temporary Dental Hygienist

Lansing, MI · On-site

$32.97/hr

Temporary Job Number: 202600008 Department: Forest Dental Services Opening Date: 07/24/2026 ... chair side assisting. * Attends continuing education programs as required to maintain license to ...

Ingham County

Temporary Dental Hygienist

Lansing, MI

$34 - $44.75/hr

... side assisting. Attends continuing education programs as required to maintain license to practice as a dental hygienist. Other Functions: Performs other duties as assigned. During a public health ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Temporary Dental Hygienist

Lansing, MI · On-site

$38.50 - $50.75/hr

... side assisting. * Attends continuing education programs as required to maintain license to practice as a dental hygienist. Other Functions: * Performs other duties as assigned. * During a public ...

Ingham County Michigan

Temporary Dental Hygienist

Lansing, MI · On-site

$38.50 - $50.75/hr

... side assisting. * Attends continuing education programs as required to maintain license to practice as a dental hygienist. Other Functions: * Performs other duties as assigned. * During a public ...

DentalWorks

Dentist

Allen Park, MI · On-site

We are seeking a talented, experienced Temporary Dentist to provide quality dental care in a ... We keep patients under one dental roof while you get to work side-by-side with a Specialty Dentist.

Olaro

Travel Med Surg RN

Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site

$1.8K - $2.4K/wk

Posted job title: Temp - RN - Med Surg (Nights) Mt. Pleasant, MI About Olaro Olaro Company ... side. Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or achieve ...

Olaro

Travel CT Technologist

Caro, MI · On-site

Temp - Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT) (Nights) Caro, MI About Olaro Olaro Company ... side. Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or achieve ...

Olaro

Travel CT Technologist

Bay City, MI · On-site

Temp - Tech - Computed Tomography (CT) (Nights) Bay City , MI About Olaro Olaro Company Description ... side. Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or achieve ...

Olaro

Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist

Lincoln, MI · On-site

$64K - $87K/yr

Temp - PT - Outpatient (Days) Lincoln, MI About Olaro Olaro Company Description Olaro is a trusted ... side. Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or achieve ...

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Required CredentialsVaries by role, often includes basic certifications or on-the-job trainingLicensed Nursing Degree, State License, CPR certification
Work EnvironmentVaries widely, including retail, events, or administrative settingsHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries for short-term staffing needsPrimarily in healthcare industry for patient care roles
Common Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing temporary staffing roles in various fieldsIndividuals seeking short-term nursing assignments or healthcare work

The main difference between Temporary Side and Temporary Nurse lies in their credentials, work environment, and industry focus. Temporary Side roles are more diverse and less specialized, while Temporary Nurses require specific healthcare certifications and work primarily in medical settings. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find roles that match their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Side job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Temporary Dental Assistant (Float)

Ingham County, MI

Lansing, MI • On-site

$22.92/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Salary: $22.92 Hourly
Location : 2316 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 202600007
Department: Forest Dental Services
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
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
  1. Greets patients, reviews medical and dental history, and prepares them for dental treatment. Evaluates patient behavior and participates in the behavioral management of patients to alleviate their anxiety or fears. May include giving basic explanation of procedures.
  2. Arranges dental instruments, assembles dental instruments, materials, and medications on chair side tray in order of use. Provides post-operative instructions to patient and/or parent as prescribed by the dentist.
  3. Sterilizes instruments and keeps other equipment and surfaces disinfected using autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, or chemical solutions. Practices required sterile techniques and ensures sanitary storage of supplies and equipment. Sends sterilized strips from autoclaves to companies for testing to ensure that autoclaves are working properly. Sterilization of instruments is performed both onsite in the Dental Health Center as well as on the Mobile Dental Center.
  4. Assists dentist chair side for restorative and surgical procedures by preparing, passing, and receiving appropriate dental instruments, restorative materials, amalgams, dental cements, and temporary sedative fillings in the prescribed fashion.
  5. Prepares material and impression trays used to construct models of a patient's mouth which is needed to manufacture appliances or dentures.
  6. Keeps oral environment visible during dental procedures by use of high volume evacuation, air, water spray, rubber dams, or other devices. Assists dentist/hygienist in a manner as to optimize the safety of the patient, hygienist, or dentist in the course of patient treatment.
  7. Takes and develops dental radiographs, following radiation safety protocols.
  8. Disposes of waste materials from dental procedures including dental sharps, extracted teeth, blood soaked gauze, cotton rolls, and other disposable supplies according to OSHA guidelines and infection control.
  9. Instructs patients and parents on proper oral hygiene and other dental issues.
  10. Assists in staffing outreach activities related to dental health. Distributes promotional materials, makes presentations, and gives tours to interested groups. This Includes Sealant program, distributing permission slips for Lansing and Holt Schools. Schedule Sealant visit dates with schools for the school year. Follow up with parents of students identified as needing further dental care during Sealants. Schedule and perform oral care education presentations at individual schools.
  11. Cleans, and disinfects as necessary, the general service area in the Health Center and on the Mobile Dental Center. Inventories, orders, and stores service materials.
  12. Prepares bills for services provided, prepares purchase requisitions to order supplies and submits them to Dental Director and CHC Manager for approval (forwards them to the accounting office)-remove and performs other support tasks associated with the work.

Other Functions:
(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
Education: High school graduation or equivalent is required.
Experience: Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant.
Other Requirements: Must be certified in dental radiographs (x-rays). Must provide copies of certifications.
Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.
(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:
  • Ability to push and pull the dental unit, weighing 25 lbs.
  • Ability to perform physical movements specific to dental assisting, including the precise passing of instruments, materials, and medications.
  • Ability to deal with the visual restraints of working in the oral cavity.
  • Ability to restrain and manage uncooperative patients.

(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:
  • Ability to work in an area with high noise levels caused by dental equipment.
  • Exposure to chemicals found in dental materials and products, such as acids and disinfectants.
  • Exposure to biological hazards such as blood borne pathogens, infectious diseases, contaminated wastes, saliva, and radiation.
2022
UAW-G step 1 for the Temporary Position
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
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent education?
  • Yes
  • No

02
How many months/years of experience do you have as a Dental Assistant?
  • I have no experience
  • I have 3 months of experience
  • I have 6 months of experience
  • I have 1 year of experience
  • I have 2 years of experience
  • I have 3+ years of experience

03
Please briefly describe your Dental Assistant experience, if not applicable type N/A. (Do not type see resume)
04
Are you certified to do Dental Radiographs, this is required for this position (X-Rays)?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Did you submit your cover letter and resume?
  • Yes
  • No

06
Did you submit your x-ray certification, if you did not please explain why as this is required for this position.
Required Question

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