Licensed Dental Assistant - Forever Smiles - Arlington, MN

Permanent Dentist Job

Arlington, MN

Job Description

Job description
At Forever Smiles we are seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to collaborate with our team to improve our patient's dental health and smiles in our practice in Arlington, MN.
As our Licensed Dental Assistant, you are highly skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care. Your genuine care is transmitted in all interactions to the patients you serve. If you are seeking a new dental home and have experience with Digital x-rays, Eaglesoft software or iTero, we would LOVE to talk to you!
Want even more to be excited about?! Keep reading - it gets better:

A competitive compensation package starting at $25/hr. based on experience
Employee/Family dental benefit
PTO and paid holidays
401 (k) plan with a match
Scrubs provided
License renewal reimbursement
Extra perks

Schedule
You will be thrilled to know that we do NOT work WEEKENDS!
** this is a part time position – approx. 24 hrs/ per week
Responsibilities
As a Licensed Dental Assistant, you will:

Assist the DDS/ADT in providing care to the patient
Be knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies and clinical initiatives that impact the back-office experience
Actively monitor lab materials and supplies
Develop a relationship with the patient
Follow all OSHA/HIPAA guidelines

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patients are our number one priority, and we always want to do what is best for them
Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room
Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history
Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist
Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested
Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluate new equipment and techniques.
Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed
Take, expose high quality dental radiographs
ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials to accomplish goals
Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and team

Qualifications

At least 1 year experience working as a Licensed Dental Assistant
Current CPR certification
We use Eaglesoft as a dental software, previous experience is preferred but not required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Very Team Oriented

Our team is committed to excellence in all aspects of patient care and dentistry. We believe in the importance of patient relationships built on mutual respect, kindness and trust. We are committed to maintaining a healthy work environment exhibiting mutual respect, kindness and trust among all team members. If you believe that doing things with care makes a big difference, you belong on our team as our new Dental Assistant!
Apply today and learn how you would be a great fit for our amazing dental team!
Send resume to: manager@foreversmilesmn.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
License reimbursement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Uniform allowance

Schedule:

No nights
No weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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