Licensed Dental Assistant - Tailwind Wayzata & Richfield

Tailwind-Pediatric-Dentistry; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

New grads welcome

Flexible hours

Job summary

Tailwind Pediatric Dentistry seeks a Licensed Dental Assistant to support pediatric patients at our Wayzata and Richfield locations. The role involves chairside assistance, radiographs, fluoride applications, and instrument sterilization, with a Minnesota license and team-focused mindset.

The schedule is Monday–Thursday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm, in a fun, fast-paced environment offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. New grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Minnesota Dental Assistant License.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Enjoys a fast-paced pediatric dental environment.

Responsibilities

• Present the patient to the doctor.
• Clean the patient’s teeth and perform fluoride applications.
• Take, expose and develop digital radiographs (bitewings, panoramic).
• Assist the dentist during treatment procedures in office or hospital.
• Review schedules to ensure appropriate appointments.
• Set up and tear down dental chairs and operatory rooms.
• Consult with parents to discuss treatment plans.
• Sterilize instruments and manage lab work.
• Restock supplies in rooms and sterilization area.
• Maintain infection control and OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Great communication

Team player

Thrives in busy environment

Eagerness to learn

Education

Minnesota Dental Assistant License

Job description

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Licensed Dental Assistant - Tailwind Wayzata & Richfield

Clinical Team Full Time Clinical Wayzata, MN, US

We are looking to hire a Licensed Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field. This position would be based out of both of our practices in Wayzata and Richfield, Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-4pm.

WHO WE ARE:

Tailwind Pediatric Dentistry has a reputation for offering comprehensive pediatric dental care in a friendly, inviting, and professional environment. When you visit our practice, you're not just another smile; you're family!

• Someone with an active Minnesota Dental Assistant License
• A great communicator that wants to make a difference in our patients care.
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player.
• Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present the patient to the doctor.
• Clean the patient’s teeth.
• Fluoride application
• Take, expose and develop digital radiographs (bitewings, panoramic).
• Assist the dentist during treatment procedures in office or hospital.
• Review schedule to make sure appointments are scheduled appropriately.
• Set-up and tear down dental chairs and operatory rooms.
• Parents consults-discuss treatment plans.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Lab work.
• Restock supplies in rooms and sterilization area.
• Help decorate office for birthdays and holidays.
• Infection control & maintenance of OSHA guidelines.

We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours, competitive salaries ($30hr+DOE), and excellent benefits packages. New grads welcome!

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