Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Imaging

Veterans Health Administration; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in clinical procedures and patient care. The role includes instrument passing, imaging, charting and infection control, with on-site supervision and a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities cover assisting in general and specialized procedures, patient education, dental laboratory prep, and clerical tasks to ensure smooth clinic operation. Experience in dental settings is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Dental assistant duties including assisting dentist in patient care and clerical tasks.
• Involved in restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care under supervision.
• Intra- and inter-operative infection control and patient vital signs monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Patient care: sets up operatory and surgery suite, maintains sterile field.
• Assists in routine and specialized dental procedures; passes instruments safely.
• Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials for procedures.
• Acquires dental images; ensures correct technique, orientation and quality.
• Prepares cases for dental laboratory and manages charting and treatment notes.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in clinical procedures and patient care. The role includes instrument passing, imaging, charting and infection control, with on-site supervision and a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities cover assisting in general and specialized procedures, patient education, dental laboratory prep, and clerical tasks to ensure smooth clinic operation. Experience in dental settings is advantageous.