Licensed Dental Assistant - Plymouth West Endodontics

About the role

The Dental Specialists Plymouth West is seeking a professional, team-oriented Licensed Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient service by delivering thorough patient care, effective communication, and personal attention in a gentle and caring manner
• 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

Qualifications

• A High School diploma is required
• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience is preferred
• A current Minnesota Dental Assistant License is required
• Certification to administer local anesthesia in Minnesota and nitrous oxide analgesia is required
• An up-to-date and organized Professional Portfolio summarizing written documentation of professional development activities is required
• A current CPR certification obtained through the American Heart Association health care provider course, the American Red Cross professional rescuer course, or an equivalent course is required
• Knowledge of dental information and techniques necessary to assess oral conditions and treat periodontal disease including symptoms, treatment alternatives, and preventative measures is required
• Strong interpersonal skills, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, striving for collaboration, and demonstrating professionalism are required
• Effective written and oral communication skills are required
• Critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills are required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Orthodontia coverage
• 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

Schedule

Tuesday: 6:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 6:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 6:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: 6:30am - 4:00pm

Continuing Education

The Dental Specialists offers a wide range of continuing education courses throughout the year for team members including required courses such as CPR, and OSHA Annual Retraining. Dental Assistants that attend all the courses offered throughout the year are able to fulfill their biannual requirements for 25 hours of continuing education.