Dental Assistant — Patient Care & OR Support

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 34,219 - 44,069; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays per year

Pension plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care & Treatment is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant in Fergus Falls. You will assist the Dentist and Hygienist, prepare treatment rooms, and support operating room dental procedures while ensuring infection control and accurate record-keeping.

Qualified applicants hold an active Minnesota Dental Assistant license and have experience with x-rays, charting, and Dentrix. Prior work with diverse populations is a plus; the clinic offers strong benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Minnesota State Board of Dentistry Dental Assistant license.
• Experience with x-rays, chairside assisting, dental charting, infection prevention.
• Experience with standard dental equipment and methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist and Hygienist with patient treatment in clinic, hospital, and surgical settings.
• Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures.
• Assist in performing operating room dental procedures.
• Assist providers in delivering quality care to patients.
• Sterilize instruments and perform infection control procedures.
• Perform expanded functions including scheduling, client intakes, and filing.
• Track lab cases to verify the case is sent and delivered prior to delivery appointment.
• Accurately document treatment information in patient charts.
• Assist with billing, medical record services, and clerical responsibilities.

Skills

Infection control

X-ray experience

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Active Minnesota Dental Assistant license

Tools

Dentrix

Dental chairside equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Minnesota Direct Care & Treatment is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant in Fergus Falls. You will assist the Dentist and Hygienist, prepare treatment rooms, and support operating room dental procedures while ensuring infection control and accurate record-keeping.

Qualified applicants hold an active Minnesota Dental Assistant license and have experience with x-rays, charting, and Dentrix. Prior work with diverse populations is a plus; the clinic offers strong benefits and a supportive team.