Registered Dental Assistant- RDA

HealthDrive • St. Paul, MN

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About The Position

HealthDrive provides ancillary and primary care services to residents of senior living communities. The Registered Dental Assistant assists dentists with clinical and non-clinical duties for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities. The role involves daily driving to assigned facilities and may require visiting more than one location per day. The position is scheduled for Monday through Thursday, 32 hours per week beginning in January 2027, with limited days per week until then. Listed December work dates are December 7 and 8, December 14 and 15, and December 21. The service area includes, but is not limited to, Annandale, Gaylord, Dassel, Elk River, Albertville, Mankato, Otsego, St. Louis Park, and Osseo. Compensation is $21–$25 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of dental assistant experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Registered Dental Assistant credential.
• X-ray certification or equivalent credential.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently under direct supervision on a daily basis.
• Ability to use email and the internet and learn other healthcare-related software.
• Self-starter attitude and desire to deliver quality, thoughtful, and attentive care.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift.
• Ability to transport patients in wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures.
• Assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, and prepare materials.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
• Assist the dentist in managing medical or dental emergencies.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Follow OSHA guidelines for patient care, disposal of materials, and sterilization of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Dedicated provider support from the Provider Support Department.

What This Job Offers

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