Dental Assistant

Dr. Stephanie Gruenes Center For Cosmetic Dentistry; Pine Ridge Court (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% Safe Harbor Roth 401K

Dental coverage for you and family

PTO

Paid holidays

Continuing Education (CE)

Scrub jackets

CPR reimbursement

License renewal

Job summary

Dr. Stephanie Gruenes Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in Becker, MN is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to support high-quality patient care. The role includes sterilizing rooms, taking X-rays and impressions, assisting with crowns and whitening, and maintaining patient records.

The position offers a 4-day work week and a friendly, supportive culture. Benefits include a 3% Safe Harbor Roth 401K, dental coverage for you and family, PTO, holidays, CE, CPR reimbursement, license renewal, and

Qualifications

• Degree in dental assisting or related field required.
• Current Minnesota dental assistant certification required.
• Proficiency with computers and typing.
• Experience in dental assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize rooms and instruments before appointments.
• Take X-rays and teeth impressions; apply fluoride to children.
• Assist dentist with crown, bridge, and whitening procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date patient records and radiographs.
• Communicate care instructions to patients after appointments.

Skills

Effective communicator

Team player

Personable

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in dental assisting or related field

Minnesota dental assistant certification

Job description

Dr. Stephanie Gruenes Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is currently hiring for a full-time Dental Assistant to promote proper oral health care practices in the Becker, MN area. This dental assisting position earns a competitive wage of $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our uplifting work culture, we offer our Dental Assistants the following benefits:

• 3% Safe Harbor Roth 401K Retirement savings
• Dental coverage for you and your immediate family
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Continuing Education (CE)
• Scrub jackets
• CPR reimbursement
• License renewal

Additionally, we only serve patients 4 days a week, so our staff enjoys 3-day weekends!

DAY-TO-DAY

As a Dental Assistant, you provide invaluable support to our practice! You are a friendly and compassionate person who is committed to providing excellent patient care. In this role, you help create a positive experience for our patients from the moment they sit in the chair to the moment they leave. Before every appointment, you thoroughly sterilize the room and all the instruments. Watching for problem areas, you conduct initial mouth screenings, take X-rays and teeth impressions, and apply fluoride to children's teeth. When needed, you also assist the dentist with crown, bridge, and teeth whitening.

After every appointment, whether it be a general cleaning or a more complex procedure, you discuss proper care instructions with our patients and the repercussions of not following the advice. You maintain up-to-date records and radiographs for every patient so we can keep track of their progress. You love helping others take care of their teeth and instilling more confidence in their smiles!

Our patient care hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

ABOUT DR. STEPHANIE GRUENES CENTER FOR COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dr. Gruenes founded our practice with the goal of providing first-class dental care to our community. In addition to general and family dentistry, we specialize in cosmetic and restorative services as well as Botox and sleep apnea treatments. We know that having healthy teeth means more than having a nice smile; it also means having comfort, confidence, and peace of mind. That is exactly why we also take care of our patients' mental well-being by offering relaxing paraffin wax dips and massage chairs before appointments. With over 900 5-star reviews, our dentistry is proud to be one of the best around!

Customer satisfaction is our top priority, so we need a team of friendly people who are passionate about helping others. We pride ourselves on curating a fun environment where employees are happy to help each other succeed. On top of a great work culture, we offer our team competitive pay and terrific benefits. Join us in bringing more smiles to Minnesota!

OUR IDEAL DENTAL ASSISTANT

• Effective communicator - great communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team player - works well with others
• Personable - has a positive, friendly disposition towards patients
• Detail-oriented - pays close attention to detail with strong analytical skills

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in dental assisting or a related field
• Current dental assistant certification in Minnesota
• Dental assisting experience
• Proficiency with computers and typing

Location: 55308