Dental Assistant: Modern Practice, Growth & Benefits

Heartland Dental LLC; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Metro Dentalcare Woodbury, MN is seeking a licensed Dental Assistant to join our team under Heartland Dental. You will greet patients, review health history, and assist dentists with a variety of procedures while maintaining safety standards and charting in Dentrix.

The role emphasizes four-handed dentistry, x-ray processing, and proactive inventory management within a supportive, educational environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.
• Minnesota dental assisting license is required (or in process of obtaining).

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment.
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.).
• Provide superior chairside assistance to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act.
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping.
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations.
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed.
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures

Customer service

Education

Minnesota dental assisting license

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Metro Dentalcare Woodbury, MN is seeking a licensed Dental Assistant to join our team under Heartland Dental. You will greet patients, review health history, and assist dentists with a variety of procedures while maintaining safety standards and charting in Dentrix.

The role emphasizes four-handed dentistry, x-ray processing, and proactive inventory management within a supportive, educational environment.