Licensed Dental Assistant

UNAVAILABLE; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Columbia Heights Dentistry in Minnesota is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) to support dentists in delivering careful, urgent treatment and exceptional patient care. The role involves chair-side assistance, radiography, patient education, and maintaining a sterile clinical environment.

Requirements include state-mandated certification/licensure, a high school diploma or GED, and an associate degree or cert.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED with mandated state training courses.
• State-mandated licenses/certifications (e.g., radiograph exposure) may be required.
• Associate degree or 1-year certificate from an accredited college/technical school; or equivalent education/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist to gain patient commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency.
• Support the Perfect Patient Experience by addressing patient needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile environment and prepare patients for treatment; assist doctors to deliver quality care.
• Under dentist direction, perform x-rays and intra-oral photos as appropriate.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.

Skills

Chair-side skills

Patient education

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or certificate

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Description

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.

Overview

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 your 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

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Salary Information

$25.50-$35.25 / Hourly