Licensed Dental Assistant - Plymouth West Endodontics

The Dental Specialists • Plymouth, MN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Specialists Plymouth West Endodontics is currently seeking a professional, team-oriented Licensed Dental Assistant candidate. As a Dental Assistant, you will assist the Doctor in providing quality dental treatment and education to patients.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• A current Minnesota Dental Assistant License
• Certified to administer local anesthesia in Minnesota and 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 dental information and techniques necessary to assess oral conditions and treat periodontal disease including symptoms, treatment alternatives, and preventative measures
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Complete dental hygiene procedures utilizing hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of technical skill
• Conduct a general oral health screening for each patient and communicate findings to the Doctor
• Provide local anesthetic and 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

Benefits

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Company-sponsored professional development
• Continuing Education courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED