Licensed Dental Assistant

Apple Tree Dental; Hawley (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

PTO + holidays

401(k) Matching

Health benefits

Scrub allowance

Job summary

Apple Tree Dental in Hawley, MN is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to join a patient-focused team. The role offers a $25.50–$31.00 per hour wage with flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and solid benefits.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, taking and developing X-rays, patient education, infection control, and accurate EHR documentation. Requires LDA license, DANB or state jurisprudence qualification, CPR (BLS), and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and accredited dental assisting course.
• Active Minnesota LDA license.
• DANB certification or state jurisprudence qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with patient care, including chairside assistance and preparation of dental materials.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as required.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, following infection control protocols.
• Document patient care and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record system.
• Work closely with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience.

Skills

Chairside assistance

X-ray procedures

Infection control

EHR documentation

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited dental assisting course

Job description

We are seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to join our dedicated team in Hawley, MN. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment where your skills and compassion will make a real difference in the community.

$25.50 - $31 an hour

Benefits:

• Flexible work hours – No nights or weekends!
• Generous Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays and 12 hours of paid continuing education annually.
• 401(k) Matching – Up to 3%!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, as well as long-term and short-term disability.
• Scrub Allowance

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist dentists with patient care, including chairside assistance and preparation of dental materials.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as required.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, following infection control protocols.
• Document patient care and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record system.
• Work closely with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required, along with completion of an accredited dental assisting course.
• Active Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) credential.
• DANB certification or equivalent state jurisprudence qualification for specified tasks.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.

If you're a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Dental Assistant, we’d love to hear from you!