Licensed Dental Assistant - Ridges Periodontics - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

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Job description

Overview:

The Dental Specialists Ridges Periodontics in Burnsville is currently seeking professional, team oriented dental assistant candidate.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Why should you choose The Dental Specialists? The Dental Specialists associates truly care about our patients and want to make a difference. Below are just a few perks of working at The Dental Specialists as a Dental Assistant:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
Medical, Vision, Dental and Orthodontia
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Roth and 401(k) programs with company match
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Plan
Flexible Spending Plan
Company-sponsored professional development
Clinical excellence and quality assurance standards
Professional Development and Career Advancement opportunities
Multiple locations across the Twin Cities, greater MN, and WI - and growing!

As a Dental Assistant, you will assist the Doctor in providing quality dental treatment and education to patients.

Responsibilities:

Essential job duties Include:

Provide quality patient service by delivering thorough patient care, effective communication, and personal attention in a gentle and caring manner and plan appropriate dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, debridement, and periodontal maintenance
Complete dental hygiene procedures utilizing hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of technical skill
Conduct a general oral health screening for each patient and communicate findings to the Doctor
Provide local anesthetic and nitrous oxide to patients under general supervision by the Doctor
Expose appropriate quality radiographs and develop, mount, and label properly
Provide accurate and concise patient record charting and complete database information to allow the Doctor to determine the appropriate treatment plan for the patient
Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards

The qualifications we are looking for in a Dental Assistant include:

High School diploma required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred
A current Minnesota Dental Assistant License
Certified to administer local anesthesia in Minnesota and nitrous oxide analgesia
An up-to-date and organized Professional Portfolio summarizing written documentation of professional development activities
Current CPR certification obtained through the American Heart Association health care provider course, the American Red Cross professional rescuer course, or an equivalent course.
Knowledge of dental information and techniques necessary to assess oral conditions and treat periodontal disease including symptoms, treatment alternatives, and preventative measures
Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing dental and patient services including patient needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient satisfaction
Possess strong interpersonal skills, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, striving for collaboration, and demonstrating professionalism
Possess effective written and oral communication skills
Possess critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills.
Work Schedule:

Monday 7am-3:45

Tuesday 7am-3:45

Wednesday 7am-12:15

Company Information:

Continuing Education:
The Dental Specialists offers a wide range of continuing education courses throughout the year for team members including required courses such as CPR, and OSHA Annual Retraining. Dental Assistants that attend all the courses offered throughout the year are able to fulfill their biannual requirements for 25 hours of continuing education.

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