Part-Time Dental Assistant

THE LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Employer-paid group term life and disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with a 4% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

THE LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC is looking for a Dental Assistant to join their team in Virginia, Minnesota. Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatment, taking dental X-rays, and assisting dentists during procedures. Candidates must be certified and exhibit strong communication and organizational skills.

The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, medical and dental insurance, paid leave, and more. Join a community-focused healthcare environment dedicated to providing excellent care.

Qualifications

• Must have a certification from an accredited agency within 12 months of hire.
• Three months related experience preferred for non-certified roles.
• Current CPR certification is required for all roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and assist during procedures.
• Take digital dental X-rays and chart conditions for dentist consultation.
• Maintain instruments and ensure patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Current dental assisting certification with DANB

Job description

Caring for our community starts with you. Join a team that believes everyone deserves care. Candidates must reside within NorthLakes' service area at the time of hire and maintain residency throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare patients for treatment.
• Take digital dental X‑rays to aid diagnosis.
• Chart conditions of decay and disease for dentist consultation.
• Place fluoride varnish to help prevent oral health disease.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, and prepare materials.
• Assist dentist during dental procedures.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations.
• Pour, trim, and polish models; fabricate custom impression trays from preliminary impressions.
• Clean and polish removable appliances; fabricate temporary crowns.
• Perform sterilization and disinfection procedures in compliance with policy.
• Understand insurance guidelines for allowable services and treatment frequency.
• Apply effective communication techniques with a variety of patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA Hazard Communication and Blood‑borne Pathogens standards.
• Demonstrate understanding of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
• Show awareness of scope of practice per Wisconsin Dental Assistant statutes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and understand ethics and jurisprudence.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Non‑Certified Role: Three or more months related experience and/or clinical training preferred.
• Certified Role: Current dental assisting certification with DANB required; three or more months related experience or training preferred.

Credentials, Certification, Licensure

• Current CPR certification required for all roles.
• Certification from an accredited agency within 12 months of hire strongly preferred.
• Dental Assistant candidates must be eligible for full credentialing with partnering hospital system.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Time‑management skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Employer‑paid group term life and disability.
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid leave bank.
• 403(b) with a 4% employer match.
• Vision insurance.
• Supplemental life, AD&D and disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services.
• Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program.

Other Information

We offer a $2,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time (1.0 FTE) and prorated bonus for part‑time positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.