Licensed Dental Assistant - Chairside & Patient Care Pro

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (403b)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and treatments. The role includes preparing clients, sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, and preparing dental materials.

The position also involves charting, maintaining records, handling radiographs, and assisting in emergencies. Strong communication, infection control, and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentists by serving as chair-side assistant.
• Prepares operatory for client treatment.
• Passes instruments.
• Maintains dental clinical records.
• Exposes and processes diagnostic x-rays and Digital x-rays.
• Sterilizes reusable dental instruments and equipment.
• Maintains compliance with infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Dental assisting techniques

Infection control

Chart mouth and teeth

Communications skills

Computer literacy

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Lake Superior Community Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and treatments. The role includes preparing clients, sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, and preparing dental materials.

The position also involves charting, maintaining records, handling radiographs, and assisting in emergencies. Strong communication, infection control, and computer skills are essential.