Licensed Dental Assistant - Sedation

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Oral Health Care team as a Sedation Licensed Dental Assistant, playing a pivotal role in delivering top-tier dental care. You will work in varied settings, assisting providers and ensuring patient comfort during sedation procedures, while actively contributing to a mission-driven, patient-focused environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for continued training and growth

Supportive team that values contributions

Mission-driven, patient-focused care environment

Qualifications

• Certified as a Sedation Dental Assistant with required credentials.
• Effective in dual settings: clinic-based and mobile dental care.
• Able to assist in sedation and non-sedation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sedation procedures with dental teams.
• Prepare for dental procedures and ensure infection control.
• Monitor patients during sedation, ensuring comfort and safety.

Skills

Communication

Patient Monitoring

Infection Control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of accredited dental assisting program

Active Minnesota dental assistant licensure

Current BLS (CPR) certification

Job description

Join our dedicated Oral Health Care team as a SedationLicensed Dental Assistant and play a key role in delivering high-quality dentalcare to our patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to supportclinical services in both traditional and mobile dental settings, includingoutpatient clinics, our ambulatory surgical center, and community-basedlocations.
As a Sedation Licensed Dental Assistant, you will assist the dentist(s), CRNA,dental or medical anesthesiologist, hygienist(s), and advanced dentaltherapist(s) in the preparation and delivery of dental services with a focus onsedation and surgical support. Your role ensures smooth operations andcompassionate care in both clinical and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in sedation and non-sedationprocedures alongside dental providers and anesthesia professionals
• Prepare operatory and instruments fordental procedures, maintaining strict infection control protocols
• Monitor and support patients duringsedation appointments
• Document treatment notes in theelectronic health record
• Participate in mobile dental unitoutreach and clinic-based care delivery
• Collaborate with clinical and supportstaff to ensure excellent patient experience

Why Join Us?

• Work in a mission-driven,patient-focused care environment
• Be part of a supportive team that valuesyour contributions
• Gain experience in both clinic-based andmobile delivery dental care
• Opportunities for continued training andgrowth in sedation and advanced care delivery

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited dentalassisting program
• Active Minnesota dental assistantlicensure with DAND certification and/or state jurisprudence to performdesignated tasks
• Current BLS (CPR) certification fromAmerican Heart Association or Red Cross
• Allied sedation monitoring and IVassistant certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 18 monthsof hire)
• Effective written and verbalcommunication skills in English required
• Spanish-speaking skills preferred basedon clinic location
• Valid driver’s license and ability to beadded to company car insurance roster highly preferred