Licensed Dental Assistant Job at Ryan T Pfundheller DDS PLLC in Saint Paul

Located in Woodbury, Minnesota, Smiles Plus Dental Care is a dental clinic that focuses on creating a great experience for our patients. We are looking for a Licensed Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care to join our team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take dental x-rays
- Prepare and maintain patient records
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform basic laboratory duties such as pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following traits, knowledge, and experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience
- Current CPR certification
- Knowledge of medical terminology, dental procedures, and dental anatomy
- Proficiency in using dental software
- Familiarity documentation practices
- Experience with medical imaging and taking dental x-rays
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control protocols

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or skills required for the role.

Our practice provides an extraordinary experience for our patients. We achieve this through compassionate care and teamwork. Therefore, we will only hire someone that truly cares about patients and works well with others. If you are great at multi-tasking and enjoy being busy, we'd love for you to join our team.

We offer great benefits including paid vacation, paid holidays, medical insurance, and 401k matching. Hourly compensation will be based on previous experience.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for the position.

Job Type: Part-time and Full-time positions available

Pay: From $28 an hour (pay is dependent on experience)

Benefits:

• 3-day work weeks (Monday - Wednesday)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• 401k matching
• Quarterly bonuses

Healthcare setting:

• Dental office

Schedule:

• Monday - Wednesday from 7AM to 8PM (with 1-hour lunch break)
• 4-day weekends, closed major holidays
• Part Time and Full Time positions available

Experience:

• Current Minnesota Dental Assistant License (Required)
• Current CPR Certification
• Dental Assisting Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

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