Licensed Dental Assistant-MPDA-Fridley

Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates-Fridley

We are looking to hire a Licensed Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field. This is an excellent opportunity to use all your expanded functions! This position would be based out of our beautiful Fridley practice on Osborne Road.

WHO WE ARE:

Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates is an American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Certified specialty dental office for infants, toddlers, big kids, pre teens, and teens with locations throughout the Twin Cities including St. Paul, Fridley, North Oaks, and Eagan. Our professional, gentle, and caring pediatric dentists have been providing quality dental care for children and adolescents since 1965.

Visit our Website: https://metropediatricdental.com/ to learn more

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Someone with an active Minnesota Dental Assistant License
• A great communicator that wants to make a difference in our patients care.
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player.
• Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present the patient to the doctor.
• Clean the patient’s teeth.
• Fluoride application
• Take, expose and develop digital radiographs (bitewings, panoramic).
• Provide hygiene and diet education.
• Assist the dentist during treatment procedures in office or hospital.
• Take impressions.
• Schedule follow-up exams.
• Review schedule to make sure appointments are scheduled appropriately.
• Set-up and tear down dental chairs and operatory rooms.
• Parents consults-discuss treatment plans.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Lab work.
• Restock supplies in rooms and sterilization area.
• Help decorate office for birthdays and holidays.
• Infection control & maintenance of OSHA guidelines.
• Write letters to be sent to referrals.

We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours, competitive salaries ($28hr+DOE), and excellent benefits packages. New grads welcome!

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