Dental Assistant
About the role
The Brainerd Dental Clinic provides patient-centered care to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or severe and persistent mental illness. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, we are searching for a Licensed Dental Assistant that is a strong team player who treats their patients and teammates with dignity and respect. This Licensed Dental Assistant provides optimal care for these patients, responding to their needs in a respectful and professional manner. This position provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to develop a career as a dental assistant.
Responsibilities
- Aid the Dentist and Hygienist with patient treatment in clinic, hospital, and surgical settings.
- Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures.
- Aid in performing operating room dental procedures.
- Aid providers in delivering quality care to patients.
- Sterilize instruments and perform infection control procedures.
- Perform front desk responsibilities including scheduling, client intakes, and filing.
- Track lab cases to verify the case is sent and delivered prior to delivery appointment.
- Accurately document treatment information in patient charts.
- Aid with billing, medical record services, and clerical responsibilities.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensed Dental Assistant with the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Patient-centered and willing to adapt to the needs of the patient.
- Experience with common oral hygiene techniques and standard dental equipment and methods.
- Experience taking x-rays, chairside assisting, dental charting, record keeping, and infection prevention.
- Experience working with Dentrix and taking digital radiographs.
- Completion of an Allied Sedation Course approved by the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry.
Skills
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Benefits
Your Benefits May Include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Annual pay increases
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Pay
$24.84 - $31.99 / hourly
Schedule
Day Shift - 20 hrs. a week
Contact
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Heidi Schurmann at heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us. If you have questions about this position, contact Heidi Schurmann at heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us or 651-539-7190.