Dental Assistant - St. Paul Pediatric Dentistry - Shoreview, MN

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Shoreview, MN

Job Description

Are you an experienced registered dental assistant who has a passion for working with oral healthcare patients? If so, we would love to talk with you. Our dental office is busy and growing with a need for a dedicated assistant to work with our dentists and hygienists to provide exemplary dental care for our patients. Our ideal candidate has 3 years of dental practice experience in an assisting role, has a current RDA license, and is excellent at customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like you, start your application today!Compensation:
52,000 - 60,000 yearly Responsibilities:

Ensure dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
Evaluate and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if needed
Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment
Answer any questions the patient may have about dental hygiene, schedule appointments for patient care follow up, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums, after procedures
Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
Qualifications:

Active BLS/CPR certification is required
State licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary
An Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required
About Company
St Paul Pediatric Dentistry is a privately owned pediatric dental practice with three amazing doctors who pride themselves in providing exceptional care for their patients.

How are we different than other dental practices?

We have great hours! We see patients from 7:30 am until 3:00 pm. No weekends and no late nights. We don’t work on the weekends and our staff never stays late.
We close our office between Christmas and New Year so that staff can spend this time with their families.
We offer medical insurance, 401(k) benefits (without any employee contribution), generous PTO, and competitive pay.
We have an annual guaranteed cost of living salary increase. This means all employees receive a yearly pay increase.
Opportunity for daily bonuses which can increase your hourly pay by as much as $3-$6/hour.
We support you by paying for continuing education, investing in you is of high value to us.

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