Lead Dental Assistant

Johnson Family Dental; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and friendly dental team dedicated to providing high-quality care! As a Dental Assistant, you will support dentists and hygienists, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Your role includes assisting during procedures, sterilizing instruments, and educating patients on oral hygiene. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient experiences in a supportive environment. If you are motivated and reliable, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a thriving dental practice focused on delivering smiles for everyone.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Employee Discount Programs

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Assistant with CPR certification required.
• Experience in assisting with dental procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during exams, fillings, cleanings, and extractions.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and maintain records.

Skills

Patient Care

Dental Procedures Assistance

Oral Hygiene Education

Record Keeping

Education

Dental Assistant License

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

About Us: At Midwest Dental, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality dental care in a compassionate and friendly environment. Our team of professionals is committed to delivering exceptional care while building lasting relationships with our patients. We are currently looking for a motivated and reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing team!

Position Overview: As a Dental Assistant at Midwest Dental, you will play a key role in supporting our dentists and hygienists while ensuring the comfort and safety of our patients. You will be responsible for assisting during dental procedures, preparing the treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and providing excellent patient care.

Schedule (days/hours)

Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 7am-5pm, Wed 7am-5pm, Th 9am-6pm CT

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during various dental procedures, including exams, fillings, cleanings, and extractions.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update treatment plans.
• Provide patients with pre- and post-treatment care instructions.
• Ensure a clean and organized work environment.
• Educate patients about proper oral hygiene techniques and dental care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Assistant
• CPR

Compensation

$28 - $32 an hour

Benefits

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]

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