Licensed Dental Assistant

An opportunity in historic Stillwater. It is one of the best places in the Twin Cities area to enjoy nightlife, art galleries, and antique and boutique shops. Stillwater stays lively every season of the year and offers an abundance of things to do for everyone’s taste from St. Croix River cruises, wine tastings to exploring historic streets of downtown.

We are located just minutes from the picturesque downtown of Stillwater. Our established dental office is looking to add a dental assistant who wants to make a difference in people's lives. We are looking for an outstanding, dependable person who wants to be part of a great team, is open to being mentored, and values work-life balance as much as we do.

We welcome applicants with experience as well as new graduates. Compensation will be based on your experience.

Dentrix software and minimal computer skills are a plus.

This is a full-time position with flexibility in the schedule. There are no weekends, and Fridays are half days.

Benefits: Medical insurance, dental benefits, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, paid CE, license renewal, uniform allowance

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatments and/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
• Dental assisting license/certificate
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)