Licensed Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Columbia Heights (MN); Presencial; USD 35 000 - 49 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care Assistance

401K

Volunteer Time

Weekend Shift Premium

Resumo da oferta

Columbia Heights Dentistry is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to support the dentist in delivering high-quality care and engaging patients. You will assist with exams, prepare treatment areas, take X-rays, and maintain infection control while ensuring a welcoming, efficient environment.

The role emphasizes patient experience, adherence to safety regulations, and ongoing learning from experienced professionals in a collaborative team.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED with state-mandated training for licensure or registration.
• Associate degree or 1-year certificate preferred; relevant education or experience.
• State certifications/licenses as required for radiographs and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Assist dentist to gain patient commitment for best treatment with urgency.
• Participate in Perfect Patient Experience and address patient needs.
• Prepare treatment areas, maintain sterile environments, and assist doctors.
• Take X‑rays and intra-oral pictures as directed by the dentist.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure ADA-compliant infection control.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Sterilization

Infection control

Communication

Formação académica

Associate degree or certificate

High school diploma or GED

State certification/licensure training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Now is the time to join Columbia Heights 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,

License Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the License Dental Assistant (LDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency. Key duties associated with assisting the dentist in starting treatment include: utilizing x-ray time to promote the good qualities of the dentist, learning the patient’s expectations while educating them with intra-oral pictures, using effective and anticipatory chair‑side skills, and effectively supporting the dentist’s diagnosis after the examination when the patient asks questions. The LDA should abide by procedures needed for compliance with state and federal safety regulation, infection control, and permitted duties.

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the License Dental Assistant (LDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one‑year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation Information

$25.50-$35.25 / Hourly

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