Licensed Dental Assistant - longfellow family dentistry - Minneapolis, MN

Permanent Dentist Job

Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Longfellow Family Dentistry is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis. We are currently looking for a licensed dental assistant to join our team 3 days a week. Our private practice has been at our current location since 1955 and we are committed to maintaining long term relationships with our patients. Our goal is to provide quality dentistry in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
We are looking for someone with a friendly and outgoing personality who is comfortable dealing with patients of all ages and is a team player. Our current schedule is 3 days a week, Tuesday through Thursday 8-5. Experience with Eagle Soft software is a plus. Salary will be based on qualifications and work experience. If you are interested in working in a relaxed low stress office please apply.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

licensed dental assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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