Licensed Dental Assistant

Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce; Minnesota; On-site; USD 32,084 - 48,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

$2,500 Hiring Bonus

$5,000 Relocation Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Minnesota is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to join the dental clinic at Rice Memorial Hospital. The position offers a starting pay of $25.22 per hour, full-time benefits, and bonuses for hiring and relocation. Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited dental assistant program and be licensed by the State of Minnesota. This role provides an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment, offering excellent dental care in a cozy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program.
• New grads are welcome to apply.
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota - LDA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in making patients' experience safe and enjoyable.
• Work as part of the dental team in a clinic setting.

Skills

Ability to assist dental procedures

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program

Licensed by the State of Minnesota - LDA

Job description

Find your purpose as a Certified Dental Assistant at ourCentraCare Dental Clinic within the Rice Memorial Hospital! In this LDA role, you will be part of the leading provider of rural healthcare in Minnesota. This is a unique dental opportunity, allowing you to work in a cozy dental clinic setting within a large, integrated hospital facility. You will work with our dental team to assist in making our patients' experience safe and enjoyable. Our team environment is stable and supportive, and we treat our patients like family.

Schedule

• 72 hours every 2 weeks
• Monday‑Thursday (8AM‑4:30PM), Fridays (8AM‑1PM)

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $25.22 per hour and increases with experience
  • Pay range: $23.29 - $34.94 per hour
• $2,500 Hiring Bonus!
• $5,000 Relocation Bonus (if applicable)
• Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program.
• New grads are welcome to apply!
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota - LDA

CentraCare Dental Clinic is an outreach site for the University of Minnesota Dental School. We combine teaching with providing dental care to the community. If you have a passion for teaching, or mentoring, and want to be part of a dynamic and fun team – look no further!

We strive for excellence and professionalism as we support our dental students through their rotation while providing great dental care to the underserved — Janice P, Dental Clinic Manager.

You have a really nice team here and everyone works well together — U. of M. Dental Student.

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full‑time or part‑time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.

Relocation assistance requirements: Must accept a position that offers benefits. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from Willmar, Minnesota, and relocate to within 30 miles any time before and no later than 120 days after you start work. May not have worked for CentraCare in the past nine months.

CentraCare hiring incentives, including sign‑on and relocation bonuses, may be discontinued at any time.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

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