Licensed Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice where you can enhance your skills as a Registered Dental Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals while providing essential patient care. You will assist in various duties, including x-ray completion, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The practice values a cheerful atmosphere and focuses on delivering optimal patient experiences. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care Assistance

401K

Paid Volunteer Time

Shift Premium Pay for Weekends

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with mandated training courses for certification.
• Certifications/licenses as required by the state for dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist to gain patient commitment for treatment.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment for efficient dental treatment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Chair-side Skills

Infection Control

X-ray Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or Certificate

Job description

Now is the time to join Blaine Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

$25.00-$35.00 / Hourly

Job Description

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties include:

1. Utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist and learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures.
2. Using effective and anticipatory chair-side skills.
3. Supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions.
4. Abiding by procedures needed for compliance with safety regulations, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient ExperienceÔ by focusing on optimal treatment and attending to patient needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment, prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors to enable efficient, quality dental treatment.
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as directed by the dentist.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories following ADA guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, ADA).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with mandated training courses for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Certifications/licenses as required by the state (e.g., radiograph, ultrasonic scaling, sealant application).
• Associate degree or a one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or equivalent experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Child care assistance.
• 401K.
• Paid time to volunteer in your community.
• Shift premium pay for weekend roles.

Compensation: $25.00-$35.00 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a healthier and happier team.