Dental Assistant: Sterilization & Chair‑Side Support

Lake Superior Community Health Center; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (403b)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center in Duluth, MN is seeking an unlicensed Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and treatments. You will prep patients, sterilize instruments, set up trays, and assist with materials as directed.

The role focuses on infection control, patient comfort, and accurate charting, with opportunities to grow skills in basic lab work and administrative support where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in healthcare operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment and operatories.
• Assist dentists by serving as chair-side assistant and preparing operatory.
• Prepare patients and ensure comfort before, during and after treatment.
• Maintain dental clinical records and assist front desk during down times.
• Perform basic lab work and prepare dental materials as directed.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization techniques

Patient care

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment operation

Job description

Lake Superior Community Health Center in Duluth, MN is seeking an unlicensed Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and treatments. You will prep patients, sterilize instruments, set up trays, and assist with materials as directed.

The role focuses on infection control, patient comfort, and accurate charting, with opportunities to grow skills in basic lab work and administrative support where needed.