Licensed Dental Assistant - Plymouth West Periodontics

The Dental Specialists•Plymouth, MN

1d•$30 - $34

About The Position

The Dental Specialists Plymouth West Periodontics is currently seeking professional, team oriented dental assistant candidate. Starting Wage Range: $29.75 - $33.80 per hour 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 Pet Insurance 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. #TDS

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