Registered Dental Assistant

Smile Doctors of Minnesota, PC; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life

Short and long-term disability

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off + holidays

Discounts on braces and aligners

Job summary

Prairie Ridge Orthodontics is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to join our growing Minnesota team. You will deliver a positive clinical experience under the Orthodontist's supervision while following policy and dental laws.

You’ll place and remove appliances, bond brackets, review patient data, and assist with remote monitoring and patient education. We value teamwork, infection control, and quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience as an Orthodontic Clinician II.
• Radiography and CPR certifications may be required by state boards.

Responsibilities

• Place and remove orthodontic appliances and take records under supervision.
• Bonding, placing, and positioning brackets.
• Review charts, transcribe notes, and manage patient data.
• Perform lab procedures under supervision of an Orthodontist.
• Manage patient flow and monitor remote dashboard and triage messages.
• Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring.
• Sterilize, prepare equipment, and follow infection-control protocols.
• Assist in local store marketing and community events.
• Adhere to policies and regulations.

Skills

rapport with patients

teamwork

hand tools

multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma

1 year Orthodontic Clinician II experience

Dental Assistant certification (state)

Radiography certification (state)

CPR certification (state)

Job description

Looking for a career that makes you smile? Prairie Ridge Orthodontics seeking an Registered Dental Assistant to join our growing team. Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well state dental laws, rules and regulations under the general direction and supervision of an Orthodontist.

How you’ll make us better:

• Places and removes orthodontic appliances and takes full records under general supervision of the Orthodontist
• Performs bonding, placing, and expert positioning of brackets
• Reviews patient charts, logs appropriate patient data and transcribes doctor notes
• Performs laboratory procedures under limited supervision of an Orthodontist
• Performs final checks on patients and leads patient flow
• Manages the remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, responds to direct patient messages, and triages notifications
• Educates patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring
• Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares the equipment and operatory following standard protocols
• Assists in Local Store Marketing and community events
• Adheres to all infection-control policies and protocols

Your special skills:

We’re proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you’ve got the following, you’ll fit right in:

• Ability build rapport with patients
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi‑task

Prerequisites for success:

High School Diploma or equivalent required One (1) year experience as an Orthodontic Clinician II Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board CPR certification if required by state Dental Board

The Perks:

In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• 2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members

Why Prairie Ridge Orthodontics?

We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people‑first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment. We offer every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. We’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.

Pay Range: $30-35