Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Confidential Plymouth, MN 55447 $26

• $37 an hour
• Full-time $26
• $37 an hour
• Full-time About Our Practice At Our Clininc, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care in a warm and welcoming environment.

We utilize state-of-the-art dental technology to ensure our patients get the best treatment possible. Our team thrives on collaboration, mutual respect, and continuous professional growth. We are looking for a reliable, compassionate Dental Assistant who is ready to support our clinicians and treat our patients like family. Key Duties & Responsibilities To give you a clear idea of the role, we have broken down the daily duties into clinical, administrative, and maintenance categories: 1.

Clinical & Chairside Assisting Four-Handed Dentistry:

Efficiently assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures (e.g., fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions). Anticipate the dentist's needs seamlessly.

Patient Care & Comfort:

Greet and seat patients, prepare them for treatment, review dental/medical history, and provide compassionate support to ease dental anxiety.

Radiography:

Take high-quality digital X-rays and panoramic images according to state regulations and safety protocols.

Laboratory Duties:

Pack and Send the cases to Dental Lab. Use Scanners for scanning for crowns and night guards, make temporary crowns 2.

Infection Control & Maintenance Sterilization:

Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all dental instruments and equipment strictly following OSHA, CDC, and office guidelines.

Operatory Prep:

Prepare, breakdown, and thoroughly sanitize treatment rooms between patients to maintain a pristine clinical environment.

Inventory Control:

Monitor, restock, and organize clinical supplies in treatment rooms and the lab. Alert the office manager when inventory is low. 3.

Administrative Support Patient Records:

Accurately document treatment notes, dental charts, and post-operative instructions in our practice management software.

Patient Education:

Clearly explain pre-operative and post-operative care instructions to patients and answer basic treatment questions.

Front Office Backup:

Occasionally assist the front desk team with answering phones, scheduling follow-up appointments, or checking patients in during peak times. What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

License/Certification:

Active Dental Assistant License or Registration as required by the state of

MN X-Ray Certification:

Current radiation health and safety certification.

CPR Certification:

Active BLS/CPR certification.

Experience:

[2] years of experience is preferred, but we are open to training the right newly graduated assistant!

Tech Skills:

Proficiency with dental software . We use

Dentrix Soft Skills:

Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive, collaborative attitude. What We Offer (Benefits) Competitive hourly pay based on experience. Dental, coverage. Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays. 401(k) matching program. Continuing education (CE) credits and tuition assistance. Uniform allowance. How to Apply If you are ready to take the next step in your dental career with a fantastic team, we want to hear from you! Please submit your updated resume and a brief introduction explaining why you'd be a great fit for our practice. Our Hrs Monday to Wednesday 8:30 am to 5:15 pm with one hr break Thursday 7:30-4:15 pm with one hr break Friday 7:30 am to 1:00pm with no break

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00

• $37.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person