Orthodontic Dental Assistant — Growth & CE Opportunities

Desort; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Professional development

Continuing education

Team environment

Job summary

Desort is seeking a Dental Assistant in Apple Valley, MN to support dentists with chairside assistance, patient preparation, radiography, infection control and documentation across a range of dental procedures.

You will prepare treatment rooms, assist with orthodontic appliances, take impressions and radiographs, sterilize instruments and maintain patient records while delivering a positive, professional patient experience within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Dental Assisting program or at least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience.
• Current Dental Assisting Permit.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current X-ray certification required for chairside duties.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists during a variety of orthodontic procedures.
• Prepare and set up treatment rooms and equipment.
• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatment.
• Assist with brackets, bands, wires, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances.
• Take dental impressions, digital scans, radiographs, and orthodontic records as directed.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control procedures.
• Provide patients with instructions regarding oral hygiene, braces, aligners, and appliance care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Coordinate and track orthodontic lab cases and appliances.
• Support efficient patient flow and clinical operations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, orthodontists, and other team members.
• Maintain a positive and professional patient experience.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assisting Program

X-ray Certification

CPR Certification

HIPAA Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Desort is seeking a Dental Assistant in Apple Valley, MN to support dentists with chairside assistance, patient preparation, radiography, infection control and documentation across a range of dental procedures.

You will prepare treatment rooms, assist with orthodontic appliances, take impressions and radiographs, sterilize instruments and maintain patient records while delivering a positive, professional patient experience within a collaborative team.