Dental Assistant - Lake Superior Community Health Center - Duluth, MN

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Duluth, MN

Job Description

Lake Superior Community Health Center now hiring for a Full Time Dental Assistant.
Are you interested in helping improve the health and wellbeing of your friends and neighbors in the Northland? For over 50 years, Lake Superior Community Health Center (LSCHC) has provided universal access to critical health care services for residents of the Twin Ports, Carlton and beyond.
At LSCHC, we prioritize a culture driven by compassion while taking pride in our ability to provide competitive salaries and benefits. Employees accrue 160 hours of PTO per year , receive a comprehensive insurance package, and generous retirement matching - we take care of our employees.
The dental assistant assists the dentist during examination and treatment of patients. The dental assistant is responsible for patient preparation, sterilization and disinfection of instruments, instrument tray set up, and preparation of dental materials.
Dental Assistant Job Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred
Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate
Effective oral and written communication skills
Dental Assistant Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures preferred
Knowledge of routine office practices
Ability to sterilize and care for instruments and equipment
Ability to chart mouth and teeth preferred
Ability to alleviate patient’s anxieties and promote trust and confidence
Computer and Microsoft Office software knowledge

Dental Assistant Lincensure and Credentials:

Active Registered Dental Assistant License preferred
Current CPR (BLS) preferred

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Schedule:

10 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

Duluth, MN 55807: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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