Dental Assistant

Compensation: Starting out $27 to $35 per hour based on prior work experience, bonuses available.

As of now, this is a part-time position since the clinic will only be open 3 days a week. A full-time position will be immediately offered to those hired and interested when the clinic transitions to being open Monday through Friday.

Come join an exciting once in a career opportunity at Cottage Grove Pediatric Dentistry, a new pediatric dental clinic planning to open by late spring or early summer! At Cottage Grove Pediatric Dentistry, each patient and parent we see, we will provide exceptional and personal pediatric dental care and experiences that bring healthy, confident smiles to the faces of our patients and communities. We are looking for a dental assistant who wants to create the best possible patient experience for children of all ages.

We pride ourselves on being highly skilled, motivated, and creative providers that fit into the practice culture that is committed to creating a workplace that is fun to be at. We want coworkers who have the qualities of being team oriented, respectful, have integrity, compassionate, knowledgeable, and gracious.

For our team members, this practice’s goal is to make sure that is focused on ensuring our team members thrive both professionally, personally, and have work life balance. Every team member brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives to a practice. We want you to help make this the best practice, and hopefully final practice, you ever work at.

Qualifications:

Licensed Dental Assistant in the State of Minnesota

Unlicensed in the process of becoming a Licensed Dental Assistant

Able to use dental software programs to accurately update patient history and progress notes

Be able to start as part time and be open to move to a full time role in the future

Job Description:

Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures and emergencies.

Take and record treatment information in patient records.

Can take diagnostic dental x-rays.

Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

Be able to manage dental supply orders and monitor inventory.

Use dental instruments to check and clean gums.

Perform expanded functions as directed and required for patient care

Able to manage and provide age appropriate care and emotional support to children served at this clinic