Licensed Dental Assistant - Eden Prairie
Company: Park Dental
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Park Dental Eden Prairie is seeking a compassionate,
professional Dental Assistant to join our team-oriented
practice.COMPETITIVE PAY AND SIGN-ON BONUS!!!!Why should you choose
Park Dental? Park Dental associates truly care about our patients
and want to make a difference. Below are just a few perks of
working at Park Dental as a Dental Assistant:Competitive
compensation and comprehensive benefit packageMedical, Vision,
Dental and OrthodontiaPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysRoth and 401(k)
programs with company matchLife insuranceShort and Long-Term
DisabilityHealth Saving PlanFlexible Spending PlanCompany-sponsored
professional developmentClinical excellence and quality assurance
standardsProfessional Development and Career Advancement
opportunitiesAs a Dental Assistant, you will assist the Doctor in
providing quality dental treatment and education to
patients.Responsibilities:Essential job duties Include: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 maintenanceComplete dental hygiene procedures utilizing
hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of technical
skillConduct a general oral health screening for each patient and
communicate findings to the DoctorProvide local anesthetic and
nitrous oxide to patients under general supervision by the
DoctorExpose appropriate quality radiographs and develop, mount,
and label properlyProvide accurate and concise patient record
charting and complete database information to allow the Doctor to
determine the appropriate treatment plan for the patientMaintain a
clean work environment and dental equipment to meet OSHA and Center
for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory
standardsThe qualifications we are looking for in a Dental
Assistant include:High School diploma requiredBachelor's Degree or
equivalent combination of education and work experience preferredA
current Minnesota Dental Assistant LicenseSedation certified
preferredCertified to administer local anesthesia in Minnesota and
nitrous oxide analgesiaAn up-to-date and organized Professional
Portfolio summarizing written documentation of professional
development activitiesCurrent 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
measuresKnowledge of the principles and processes for providing
dental and patient services including patient needs assessment,
meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient
satisfactionPossess strong interpersonal skills, developing
constructive and cooperative working relationships with others,
striving for collaboration, and demonstrating
professionalismPossess effective written and oral communication
skillsPossess critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions, or approaches to problemWork Schedule:Mondays 6:30am
2:15pmTuesdays 6:30am 2:15pmWednesdays 1:30pm 8:15pmThursdays
1:30pm 8:15pmFridays optionalSaturdays 7:00am 2:45pm (10/yr)Company
Information:We love our communities!Park Dental values being
involved in the communities they serve through. Corporate sponsored
volunteer events include Minnesota Dental Association's Give Kids a
Smile Day, the American Heart Association Heart Walk, and Minnesota
Mission of Mercy.Since 1972, Park Dental has been owned and led by
our doctors who are passionate about providing the best
patient-centered care. New Dental Assistants receive comprehensive
training and one-on-one mentoring, to be set up for success. Our
practices offer welcoming environments for patients and are
equipped with state-of-the-art technology.What some of our
employees are saying:" Park Dental does a greatjob being a family,
and bringing the teams together through various seminars and
volunteer opportunities. The most rewarding part about being a
dental assistant is helping the patients." Bee Vang, Licensed
Dental Assistant" Like" our Park Dental careers page on Facebook
for the latest updates about Park Dental!Park Dental is an equal
opportunity employer.
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