Dental Assistant (Part-Time)

Career Opportunities; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Career Opportunities is seeking Dental Assistants for positions throughout Minnesota in support of MN Army National Guard readiness. Roles involve mobile/portable clinics, weekend work with occasional weekday shifts, and part-time hours to support soldier dental readiness.

Requirements include active dental assistant certification, valid license, and strong customer service skills. Travel across Minnesota with HIPAA and safety compliance prioritized.

Qualifications

• Active Dental Assistant certification (CDA/RDA/EDDA/EFDACPRBLS) required.
• 1 year or more experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Excellent customer service and ability to interact with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Support sterilization, infection prevention, and biohazard control in clinical areas.
• Assist dentists with dental documentation and readiness processing.
• Prepare and maintain mobile or portable dental treatment areas and equipment.
• Ensure OSHA, PPE, and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide digital imaging including x-rays and bitewings.

Skills

Active dental assistant certification

Excellent customer service

HIPAA compliance

Driver's license

Job description

Are you a skilled dental assistant looking for a unique opportunity Do you have a passion for dental care and the flexibility to travel If so we have an exciting position for you

Locations Various throughout Minnesota Must Reside in Minnesota

SUMMARY

LAUKOA is currently seeking applicants for Dental Assistant positions located throughout the state of Minnesota in support of Medical Readiness Services for the Minnesota Army National Guard MNARNG Services will be performed in mobile and portable treatment environments at the clients location of choice throughout Minnesota Work is primarily on weekends with occasional work on weekdays and all work is performed on a part time as needed basis to support Soldier medical and dental readiness requirements LAUKOA provides health readiness services to help maintain a deployable military force for the MNARNG

LOCATION

Various throughout Minnesota

HOURLY WAGE

3200

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support sterilization infection prevention and biohazard control procedures in clinical treatment areas
• Assist dentists with dental documentation and Service member dental readiness processing activities
• Prepare and maintain mobile or portable dental treatment areas and equipment
• Ensure compliance with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards and PPE requirements
• Provide digital x rays Bitewings Periapicals and Panographs
• Complete event setup teardown and maintenance of workstation equipment
• Assist with yearly examinationscreening and ensure accurate charting on Military forms
• Scan through the documentation to identify the Soldiers required needs
• Safeguard all patient information
• Ensures all actions comply with HIPAA and other appropriate federal and state laws and regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Dental Assistant certification CDA RDA EDDA EFDACPRBLS certification
• A valid US drivers license
• Excellent customer service skills and experience interacting with difficult clientele
• Utilization of universal precautions for patient care
• 1 years experience in a dental setting
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to changes quickly
• Ability to work for lengthy periods and perform accurately at an adequate speed
• Must submit no less than two professional references with a resume

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Minnesota Dental Radiographer certification
• Active DANB Certified Dental Assistant CDA
• Familiarity with military dental documentation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the work environment is usually l u d

LAUKOA is an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA federal contractor All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

BENEFITS

• medical dental and vision insurance
• a 401k program with employer match
• paid vacation and sick leave
• employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program
• and a flexible work environment
• critical illness coverage
• accident insurance
• identity theft coverage
• pet insurance and more

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration