Licensed Dental Assistant

Stewartville Family Dentistry; Stewartville (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Uniforms Provided

Continuing Education (CE)

Job summary

Stewartville Family Dentistry in Stewartville, MN, near Rochester, seeks a licensed dental assistant to support two doctors. You will provide chairside care, help with imaging, manage records, and maintain a clean, organized clinical flow.

Requirements include an active Minnesota Dental Assisting License, proficiency with X-rays and impressions, strong infection-control skills, and experience with EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota Dental Assisting License or certification.
• Proficiency in taking dental X-rays and impressions.
• Experience with infection control and sterilization protocols.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance during general dental procedures.
• Accurate imaging, records, and radiographs.
• Oversee sterilization and safety protocols.
• Ensure patient comfort and positive interactions.
• Provide administrative support and basic front office tasks as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Dental assisting certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Build Your Career: Licensed Dental Assistant, Stewartville Family Dentistry

Stewartville Family Dentistry is looking for a skilled, compassionate, and team-oriented Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) to join our two-doctor private practice near Rochester, MN. This role is essential for delivering high-quality chairside support, ensuring exceptional patient comfort, and maintaining the flow and organization of our clinical operations. We offer a positive work culture, excellent work-life balance, and strong support for professional growth.

Stewartville Family Dentistry is an exceptionally warm, caring, and team-focused private practice dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. Located in Stewartville, just minutes from Rochester, MN, our office offers a welcoming community atmosphere combined with a short, easy commute from surrounding areas. We prioritize respect, collaborative teamwork, consistent organization, and providing a supportive environment where every team member is valued for their contribution to the patient experience.

Pay

• $30 - $35 per hour
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Shift & Schedule

Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Typical Hours:

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Weekends/Holidays: Fridays, weekends, and major holidays off.

Requirements

• Licensure: Active and unrestricted Minnesota Dental Assisting License.
• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in taking dental x-rays and dental impressions.
• Patient Focus: Demonstrated ability to ensure patient comfort and positive interaction.
• Record Management: Experience with managing patient records and adhering to infection control and dental sterilization protocols.

Preferences

• Experience working within an electronic health records (EHR) system.
• Interest and aptitude for training in Restorative Expanded Functions to support future professional growth.
• Previous experience in a general dentistry clinical setting.

Job Description

• Chairside Assistance: Provide efficient and skilled chairside assistance to the doctors during a diverse range of general dental procedures.
• Clinical Imaging & Records: Accurately take and process diagnostic records, dental impressions, and radiographs (X-rays).
• Sterilization and Safety: Oversee and perform dental sterilization procedures, rigorously following all infection control and safety protocols.
• Patient Experience: Actively ensure patient comfort and manage patient interaction to create a calm and supportive experience.
• Administrative Support: Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) and assist with laboratory tasks and occasional front office/reception functions as needed.

Benefits

Additional Earning Potential: Eligibility for a Monthly Bonus Program.

Benefits Package Includes:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution/Matching.
• Generous Employee Dental Benefit.
• Uniforms Provided.
• Support for Continuing Education (CE).

Jobley Bonus

• $45 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)

Facility Information

• Name: Stewartville Family Dentistry
• Location: 1901 1st Ave NE, Stewartville, Minnesota
• Type: Dental clinic

Opening Hours

• Monday: 8:00AM–5:00PM
• Tuesday: 7:30AM–4:30PM
• Wednesday: 7:30AM–4:30PM
• Thursday: 7:30AM–4:30PM
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

Certification Requirements

• CPR Certification
• BLS Certification
• X-ray / Radiography Certification
• Local Anesthesia Certification
• Nitrous Oxide Certification
• Dental Assistant License
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
• Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA)
• Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA)
• Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant (CRFDA)
• Infection Control License
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
• Driver's license