Licensed Dental Assistant

Join a like-minded, compassionate dental team you love, while serving patients who need it most!

Our client is a Minnesota nonprofit organization committed to overcoming barriers to oral health through innovative solutions and fostering partnerships that create healthy communities. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality dental care, regardless of their circumstances. If you are passionate about improving oral health outcomes for all Minnesotans, we invite you to apply and join a team of talented individuals who are transforming smiles and building healthier communities together.

As a Licensed Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our mission by:

• Assistingour dentists in providing exceptional dental care
• Building rapport and trust with patients and their families
• Providing chairsideassistanceduring procedures and treatments
• Educating patients on oral health practices and preventive care
• Maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment

The Heart of the Role:

• Showproficiencyin dental assisting techniques across all phases of general dentistry.
• Have knowledge ofmodern dental materials, including storage, handling, and applications.
• Be ableto multitask, prioritize assignments, and adhere to schedules, deadlines, and protocols.
• Possess empathetic and professional communication skills when addressing the expectations and concerns of our dental patients.

• Collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
• Be proficientin or willing to learn computer skills and systems such as Open Dental software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant platforms asrequired.

What we believe:

• We believe in Access, Compassion, and Excellence.
• Our mission is to overcome barriers to oral health.
• Our vision is to foster partnerships that create healthy communities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired, along with completion of an accredited dental assisting course
• Active licensure in Minnesota,DANBcertification, or equivalent state jurisprudence for performing specified tasks
• Current CPR (BLS)
• Proficiencyin oral and written communication in English

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitivewages
• Flexibleworkhours:No nights or weekends!
• Generous Paid Time Off,6 paid holidays,and 12 hours of paid continuing education annually.
• 401(k) Matchingup to 3%!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, aswell as long-term and short-term disability
• Scrub Allowance

• Meaningful Work: dedicationto improving dental health equity and making a real impact in our community
• Inclusive Work Environment:thrivein a positive, inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and respected

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.