Licensed Dental Assistant

CentraCare Health; Willmar (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rural healthcare is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to join their supportive team at a cozy dental clinic. This role involves providing chair side assistance to dental students and licensed staff, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for patients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on community outreach, the clinic offers a unique opportunity to blend teaching and dental care. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $25.22 per hour, along with a $2,500 hiring bonus and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about mentoring and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

$2,500 Hiring Bonus

$5,000 Relocation Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program is required.
• Must be licensed in Minnesota and hold current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to dental students and licensed staff.
• Assist with laboratory and x-ray procedures as needed.

Skills

Chair side assistance

Laboratory procedures

X-ray procedures

Patient care

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program

Licensed by the State of Minnesota

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Find your purpose as a Certified Dental Assistant at our CentraCare Dental Clinic within the Rice Memorial Hospital! In this role, you will be able to be a 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 a safe and enjoyable one. Our team environment is stable and supportive, and we treat our patients like family.

In this position you would provide chair side assistance to dental students, dental therapy students, faculty and/or licensed dental staff in any services rendered to patients. This includes assisting with chair side, laboratory, and x-ray procedures, as well as assigned duties.

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: $25.22 - $34.09 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.
• Current CPR Certification.

The CentraCare - Dental Clinic is a collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry’s community outreach programs.

“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

Note: 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.

Important: CentraCare hiring incentives, including but not limited to, sign-on and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time. CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.