Dental Assistant

Dental Kidds; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and detail-oriented dental practice as a Licensed Dental Assistant. This dynamic team values skilled professionals who are dedicated to providing top-quality care in a friendly environment. Your role will involve assisting with patient care, educating patients on oral hygiene, and supporting dental procedures. If you have a heart for service and enjoy working with children, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) in MN or soon-to-be-licensed.
• Active BLS/CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and sterilizing instruments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care.
• Support dentists during procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Education

Infection Control Policies

Dental Software Proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree or Certification

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

Are you a skilled, compassionate, and detail-oriented Dental Assistant looking to join a dynamic team? Our well-established dental practice is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to help us deliver top-quality care in a friendly and supportive environment.

If you have a heart to serve and love working with children, read on:

Responsibilities

1. Assist with patient care, including sterilizing and assembling instruments, and passing them to the dentist.
2. Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
3. Help maintain a clean and safe environment by following infection control policies.
4. Support dentists and hygienists during procedures with suctioning and instrument passing.
5. Welcome patients and explain treatment plans to ensure their comfort.
6. Evaluate and document vital signs and medical history, and take x-rays if needed.
7. Schedule follow-up appointments and answer patient questions about dental hygiene.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) in MN or soon-to-be-licensed.
• Active BLS/CPR certification.
• Proficiency with dental software and updating patient records.
• Associate’s Degree or certification from an accredited college or technical program.
• Minimum of 3 years of dental assisting experience as a registered or certified dental assistant.

Compensation: $21 - $33 hourly