Dental Assistant

Community Health Service Inc. • Moorhead, MN

1d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI) is seeking a Full-time Licensed Dental Assistant to join their Moorhead, MN team. CHSI's mission is to provide high-quality health care to the overlooked and underserved. CHSI is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 to serve the health needs of migrant & seasonal farmworkers and their family members. Today, CHSI has expanded services and provides mental & physical healthcare to all individuals in our communities. Their services are provided on a more affordable sliding fee scale to those who are under-insured or un-insured. They also accept ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. They currently operate four nurse-managed clinics, two mobile medical units, and two victim advocacy program centers in Minnesota & North Dakota.

Requirements

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Having a MN Dental Assistant License is required
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training as required by law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of all company policies and rules
• Ability to bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously, and stand or walk frequently.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use hands/arms, feet/legs for repetitive fine to large motor skill movements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Eagle soft is preferred but not required
• Certified in MN or graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Versed in Eagle Soft is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Manage inventory and ordering of supplies
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts at 15 days per year and jumps to 20 days by year two!
• Personal Days Off (PDO): In addition to PTO, we offer 4 paid personal days each year.
• Paid Holidays: CHSI offers 12 days of holiday pay.
• 401K Retirement Plan, with a 4% company match!
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short Term Disability premiums paid by CHSI)
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Loan Reimbursement Options: Our employees who work in clinical positions may be eligible for loan reimbursement of up to $145,000 through the National Health Service Corps!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree