Dental Assistant - Periodontics

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to join their Dental Specialties team. The role involves providing direct patient care in various specialties and requires a current Dental Assistant License with expanded function duties. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills along with a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plans

Continuing education opportunities

Competitive retirement package

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Dental Assistant License with Nitrous Oxide certification.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Preferred experience in dental specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including evaluation and counseling.
• Assist with procedures and maintain a safe operating field.
• Support residents and fellows in clinical education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Dental Assistant program

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) is a member of the Dental Specialties team and works in collaboration with consultants, residents, fellows, and allied health personnel within the specialties of Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Dental Oncology, Periodontics, Orthodontics, Dental Sleep Medicine, and Orofacial Pain. The Licensed Dental Assistant is an integral team member who utilizes expanded function duties within their licensure and integrates this into the medical practice to provide direct patient care, indirect patient support, and education support for multiple clinical residency and fellowship programs. In addition, the Licensed Dental Assistant is a liaison for multiple integrated practices within the organization, including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, and Cardiovascular Surgery.
The Licensed Dental Assistant provision of direct patient care includes pre-procedure patient evaluation and counseling, patient education, patient management, dental radiography and photography, assistance during procedures, and maintaining a safe operating field. The provision of indirect patient support includes interaction with the electronic environment for ordering, treatment planning, estimate creation and review, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and dental database entry. In addition, this provision includes instrument care in compliance with OSHA, maintenance of dental equipment, representation of specialty within committees or projects, and quality improvement initiatives. The provision of education support includes assisting residents and fellows with direct patient care, aiding in research initiatives, and conveying progress to the respective program director. The provision of liaison for integrated practices includes being a resource for dental screenings prior to cardiovascular surgery, pediatric dental triage, oral reconstruction interdisciplinary clinic assistant, and Oropharyngeal cancer interdisciplinary clinic assistant.
The Licensed Dental Assistant will have a primary dental specialty focus, with the willingness to work in all dental specialties. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong critical thinking skills, and excellent time management are essential of all candidates. The dental assistant must be dedicated to optimal patient care, be a team player, and be self-motivated.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program as recognized by the American Dental Associations Commission on Accreditation. Must hold a current Dental Assistant License with Nitrous Oxide certification as recognized by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as well as hold a Basic Life Support Certification. Expected to maintain continuing education requirements in accordance with guidelines established by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.Preferred experience with dental specialty care in any of the following specialty practices: Prosthodontics, implant procedures (surgical and/ or restorative), Orthodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, computer skills and knowledge necessary to provide patient database information, digital radiology, patient dental charting and institutional programs. Experience and basic operational computer knowledge are preferred. Must hold a current Dental Assistant License with Nitrous Oxide certification as recognized by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as well as hold a Basic Life Support Certification.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $26.00 - 38.55 / hour;

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

64

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 7:00 a.m. start on some Wednesdays. Employee will have one day off per week.

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verifyand may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Tricia Harding