Unlicensed Dental Assistant for Dental Hygiene and Assisting Students – Class of 2026

Park Dental•Minneapolis, MN

13d•$21 - $26

About The Position

Multiple Locations Available! Starting Wage Range: $20.50-$25.50 Why Join Park Dental as a Student? Gain real-world experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Learn directly from experienced Doctors, Hygienists, and Dental Assistants. Opportunity for full-time employment after graduation within the Park Dental network. Build lasting professional relationships and mentorship connections that support your future career. As an Unlicensed Student Dental Assistant , you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting our clinical team while learning the day-to-day operations of a patient-centered dental practice. Under supervision, you will: Provide compassionate, quality patient service through excellent chairside care and communication. Assist the Doctor and/or Hygienist during a variety of dental procedures including restorative, surgical, endodontic, pediatric, emergency, and preventive treatments. Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures while maintaining infection control and sterilization standards. Support clinical flow by organizing patient records, digital charts, and equipment setup. Help manage daily patient scheduling and assist with confirming appointments or updating records. Perform basic lab tasks such as pouring study models and assisting with impressions. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient operations and a positive patient experience. Participate in continuing education and mentorship opportunities offered by Park Dental. Learn and apply Park Dental’s standards for safety, quality assurance, and service excellence.

Requirements

Currently enrolled student in a Dental Hygiene or Dental Assistant program
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 to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously with minimal direction, while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Strong computer and typing skills
Must be eligible to work in a dental practice setting
CPR certification obtained through the American Heart Association health care provider course, the American Red Cross professional rescuer course, or an equivalent course

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service or healthcare experience is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Ensure quality patient service by providing thorough patient care, effective communication, personal attention in a gentle caring manner, using appropriate communication strategies to resolve patient questions and issues.
Provide chairside assistance to the Doctor for basic and complex restorative, surgical, endodontic, pediatric, emergency and preventative dental treatment procedures.
Work with clinical team to effectively manage daily patient flow, providing communication and information to the appropriate individuals.
Monitor and track outside laboratory cases and communicate information in a timely manner.
Prepare the treatment rooms, patient records, equipment, and necessary instruments for dental procedures.
Perform various laboratory procedures (pouring study models, etc.).
Assist as needed in the management of the Doctor and hygiene schedules to achieve utilization goals through efficient use of appointment time.
Conduct office duties including but not limited to confirming patient appointments, generating reports, completing insurance verifications, etc.
May assist in answering telephones, addressing patient needs and, if necessary, directing calls to the appropriate individual.
Provide accurate and concise electronic patient record keeping and document complete database information
Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet Park Dental, OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards.
Maintain dental equipment and instruments in proper working order in accordance with the small equipment preventative maintenance calendar.
Effectively communicate and develop a strong working relationship with the Doctor and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors.
Assume responsibility for personal professional growth through internal and external training opportunities and continuing education offerings.
Practice effective business applications by utilizing time effectively and supporting the practice revenue objectives.
Follow and demonstrate commitment to Park Dental policies, guidelines, professional expectations, and Service Excellence Standards.