Dental Assistant

Amergis; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis recruited a part-time Dental Assistant for a correctional health setting. You will support the dentist during patient care, prepare the treatment room and dental tools, complete intake paperwork, update patient records, sterilize and organize instruments, and assist during procedures.

This is an ongoing W2 contract with hours 8am-4pm and a pay rate of $36/hr. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current license/certificate in the state of practice is required.
• One year experience as Dental Assistant preferred.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Support the dentist during patient care and prepare the room and dental tools/equipment.
• Complete intake paperwork and update patient records.
• Sterilize and organize dental tools and assist during dental procedures.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current License/Certificate in state of practice

Job description

This position is part time (W, F) in a correctional health setting

Pay rate: $36/hr

Hours: 8am-4pm

Ongoing contract (W2)

The Dental Assistant provides support to the dentist during patient care and completes the preparation of the room and dental tools/equipment. The Dental Assistant complete intake paperwork, update patient records, sterilize and organize dental tools, and assist during any dental procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Current License/Certificate within state of practice
• One year experience as Dental Assistant preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Dental Assistant | Dental Assistant

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0738

Contract Duration: 104

Pay Rate: $576 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-04T14:07:18