Licensed Dental Assistant — Flexible Hours + Benefits

Apple Tree Dental; Hawley (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

PTO + holidays

401(k) Matching

Health benefits

Scrub allowance

Job summary

Apple Tree Dental in Hawley, MN is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to join a patient-focused team. The role offers a $25.50–$31.00 per hour wage with flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and solid benefits.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, taking and developing X-rays, patient education, infection control, and accurate EHR documentation. Requires LDA license, DANB or state jurisprudence qualification, CPR (BLS), and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and accredited dental assisting course.
• Active Minnesota LDA license.
• DANB certification or state jurisprudence qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with patient care, including chairside assistance and preparation of dental materials.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as required.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-procedure care.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, following infection control protocols.
• Document patient care and treatment plans accurately in the electronic health record system.
• Work closely with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience.

Skills

Chairside assistance

X-ray procedures

Infection control

EHR documentation

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited dental assisting course

Job description

Apple Tree Dental in Hawley, MN is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to join a patient-focused team. The role offers a $25.50–$31.00 per hour wage with flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and solid benefits.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, taking and developing X-rays, patient education, infection control, and accurate EHR documentation. Requires LDA license, DANB or state jurisprudence qualification, CPR (BLS), and English proficiency.