Overview

The Dental Specialists Ridges Periodontics in Burnsville is currently seeking professional, team oriented dental assistant candidate.

Starting Wage Range: $29.00 - $33.00

Why should you choose The Dental Specialists? The Dental Specialists associates truly care about our patients and want to make a difference. Below are just a few perks of working at The Dental Specialists as a Dental Assistant: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package Medical, Vision, Dental and Orthodontia Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Roth and 401(k) programs with company match Life insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Saving Plan Flexible Spending Plan Company-sponsored professional development Clinical excellence and quality assurance standards Professional Development and Career Advancement opportunities Multiple locations across the Twin Cities, greater MN, and WI - and growing! As a Dental Assistant, you will assist the Doctor in providing quality dental treatment and education to patients.

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Responsibilities

Essential job duties include: Provide quality patient service by delivering thorough patient care, effective communication, and personal attention in a gentle and caring manner and plan appropriate dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, debridement, and periodontal maintenance Provide nitrous oxide to patients under general supervision by the Doctor Expose appropriate quality radiographs and develop, mount, and label properly Provide accurate and concise patient record charting and complete database information to allow the Doctor to determine the appropriate treatment plan for the patient Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards The qualifications we are looking for in a Dental Assistant include: High School diploma required A current Minnesota Dental Assistant License Certified to administer nitrous oxide analgesia An up-to-date and organized Professional Portfolio summarizing written documentation of professional development activities Current CPR certification obtained through the American Heart Association health care provider course, the American Red Cross professional rescuer course, or an equivalent course. Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing dental and patient services including patient needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient satisfaction Possess strong interpersonal skills, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, striving for collaboration, and demonstrating professionalism Possess effective written and oral communication skills Possess critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills.

Work Schedule

Monday 7:00am-3:45pm

Tuesday 7:00am-3:45pm

Wednesday 6:30am-12:15pm

Company Information

Continuing Education: The Dental Specialists offers a wide range of continuing education courses throughout the year for team members including required courses such as CPR, and OSHA Annual Retraining. Dental Assistants that attend all the courses offered throughout the year are able to fulfill their biannual requirements for 25 hours of continuing education.