Part-time Licensed Dental Assistant

Red Oak Family Dental; Lake Elmo (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid time off (PTO accrual)

Supplemental plans (Aflac)

Dental benefits or discounts

1 paid Holiday

Wellness-focused workplace culture

Job summary

Red Oak Family Dental in Lake Elmo, MN, is seeking a Part-time Licensed Dental Assistant to support the Dentist with general dentistry procedures and provide a safe, efficient, and friendly patient experience.

The role focuses on preparing operatory rooms, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining infection control while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA requirements. New grads are welcome, and an MN license is required.

Qualifications

• Current dental assistant license (MN required).
• Experience assisting with general dentistry procedures welcome for new grads.
• Knowledge of infection control, including sterilization and disinfection.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy requirements.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety expectations in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with general dentistry procedures while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare and set up operatory rooms before appointments, ensuring required supplies and instruments are ready.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and properly process instruments according to infection control protocols.
• Maintain infection control throughout the patient visit, including proper handling of contaminated materials.
• Organize and restock operatory rooms and the lab area to support smooth, on-time appointments.
• Support dental charting and documentation practices in a HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Communicate clearly with the dental team to coordinate patient flow and assist with chairside needs.
• Assist with daily housekeeping duties as part of the team.

Skills

Licensed dental assistant

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

OSHA safety

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

MN license required

Tools

Dental office software

Job description

Part-time Licensed Dental Assistant

About the Role

Red Oak Family Dental is seeking a Part-time (1-2 days per week) Licensed Dental Assistant to support the Dentist with general dentistry procedures and ensure a safe, efficient and fun patient experience. This role is essential to keeping treatment areas prepared, instruments properly sterilized, and infection control standards consistently met.

Success in this position looks like maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organization in the operatory, supporting chairside care with professionalism, and following HIPAA and OSHA requirements at every step of the day.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with general dentistry procedures while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare and set up operatory rooms before appointments, ensuring required supplies and instruments are ready.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and properly process instruments according to infection control protocols.
• Maintain infection control throughout the patient visit, including proper handling of contaminated materials.
• Organize and restock op rooms and the lab area to support smooth, on-time appointments.
• Support dental charting and documentation practices in a HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Follow OSHA safety standards to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and help ensure appropriate supplies are available.
• Communicate clearly with the dental team to coordinate patient flow and assist with chairside needs.
• Assist with daily housekeeping duties (along with the rest of the members of the team)

Requirements

• Current dental assistant license (as required in MN).
• Experience assisting with general dentistry procedures but new grads are welcome.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, including sterilization and disinfection procedures.
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements and maintaining patient privacy.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety expectations in a clinical environment.
• Ability to organize and prepare operatory rooms efficiently and consistently.
• Proficiency with common dental office tools and systems (software/tools not specified); ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-based setting.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: $29–$32 per hour.
• Paid time off (PTO accrual)
• Supplemental plans (Aflac)
• Dental benefits or discounts
• 1 paid Holiday
• Wellness-focused workplace culture and team support.