COMPENSATION:
- Starting at $23.50/hour (based on previous experience)
- $4/hour differential on top of base pay for all hours worked over 36 in one week
- Overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in one week
BENEFITS:
- Cost of continuing education credits covered
- CPR certification provided
- Licensing costs covered
- Scrubs provided
- All PPE provided
- Comprehensive benefit program (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness program, Retirement Savings plan, etc.)
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
- Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.
- Perform all chair side procedures efficiently.
- Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
- Perform all necessary lab procedures.
- Responsible for stocking treatment areas/carts and dental related facility inventory.
- Uphold a positive rapport with staff members and patients at all times.
- Demonstrate safe and cost-effective practices when utilizing supplies and equipment.
- Assist office in achieving defined goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
As a Licensed Dental Assistant with our practice, you'll be the face of Metro Dentalcare and assist our providers in delivering quality, uncompromising care to patients.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Thrive while working on a team
- Have a high attention to detail
- Exemplify great work ethic
- Act professionally towards colleagues and patients alike
- Demonstrate efficiency and time management skills in their work
- Put patient care at the highest priority
Required Experience
- Successful completion of a dental assisting educational program
- A current Minnesota Dental Assistant License is required or in process of obtaining to perform expanded functions to qualify for this position
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
- Ability to perform basic computer functions.
- Comply with protocols and standards.
- Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
- Support shared vision and values.