Licensed Dental Assistant

Community Dental Care; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Dental Care in Rochester, MN is hiring a full-time Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) to join the clinical team. The LDA will perform comprehensive dental care, charting, radiographs, polishing, impressions, sealants, and more under supervision.

Required credentials include completion of an accredited dental assisting program and MN licensure (or pending). CPR/AED certification is required; bilingual abilities and experience with diverse communities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
• MN dental assisting licensure (or pending licensure).
• CPR/AED certification.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities preferred.
• Proficiency in a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental care with a focus on patient health needs.
• Complete preliminary charting, take vital signs, and radiographs.
• Perform mechanical polishing, impressions, bite registrations, and sealants.

Skills

CPR/AED

Bilingual

Culturally diverse experience

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

MN dental assisting licensure (or pending)

Job description

Join our team in Rochester as a full-time Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA)! Our LDA’s serve as integral members of the clinical team in providing high quality and caring dentistry as well as exceptional patient experience.Who We AreCommunity Dental Care is Minnesota's largest provider of comprehensive dental care for people of all ages on public programs. We operate five clinics across the state, including the Twin Cities, Rochester and Buffalo.Why Work for UsEnjoy meaningful work in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growthProvide culturally responsive oral health care, preventive education, and professional trainingChampion access to quality oral health services and help improve the well-being of diverse communitiesResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive dental care with a focus on the health needs of the patientsComplete preliminary charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures; take vital signs, and radiographsPerform mechanical polishing to clinical crowns, take impressions and a bite registration, etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants, place and remove rubber dam, place temporary fillings and recement intact temporary restorationsRemove sutures, place and remove periodontal dressings, place cotton pellets and temporary restorative materialsUnder supervision, administer nitrous oxide inhalation anesthesia and monitor patientPerform restorative procedures such as placing, contouring, and adjusting amalgam and composite restorations, and adapting and cementing stainless steel crownsQualificationsCompletion of an accredited dental assisting programDental Assisting licensure in MN (or pending licensure)CPR/AED certificationExperience working with culturally diverse communities preferredProficiency in a second language preferredRochester Clinic HoursMonday/Tuesday 7:50am – 3pmWednesday/Thursday 7:50am-5pmFriday 7:50am-2pmWhat We OfferThese benefit highlights are just a glimpse of our total rewards package, which includes a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support our employees both personally and professionally.Meaningful work where your contributions make an impact, supported by a collaborative team committed to growth and successComprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coveragePaid time off and holiday pay to support work-life balance401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matching contributionAbout UsAt Community Dental Care, we provide high-quality dental care in a caring, culturally respectful manner. Our team of over 300 employees are committed to our mission and seek to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We value our staff and equip them with the tools and training needed to be successful.Community Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger and empowers us to serve our patients in a culturally sensitive manner.