Dental Assistant

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Job description

Scenic Rivers Health Services is currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant to support our dental clinic in Cook, MN. This position will work closely with the dental providers to assist in procedures and perform certain oral treatments. Additional responsibilities will include floating between dental providers, sterilization and lab, and backup reception support. The schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 8am-5pm; Friday 8am-Noon.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

Record patient dental and medical histories as well as treatment information in patient records using the EDR system
Prepare patients and assist dental providers during procedures and dental emergencies
Float between providers as necessary
Perform applications of sealants, fluorides, and other dental agents for the prevention of dental decay
Operate X-ray machines
Pour, trim, and polish study casts
Provide patient education to assist with developing and maintaining good oral hygiene
Sterilize and prepare dental equipment prior to patient appointments
Support an efficient flow of the office by quickly adjusting to appropriate needs throughout the day between chairside assisting, sterilization, or reception.
Perform reception duties including but not limited to: answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, verifying insurance, calling patients to remind of appointments, calling patients on-call list to fill open appointment slots.

Full-time Benefits:

12 Annual Vacation Days, advancing to 20 annual vacation days
12 Annual Sick Days
7 Annual Holidays & 3 Personal Days
$2,000 Annual Dental Benefit
$50,000 Life Insurance Benefit
Health Insurance options through Medica
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
403(b) Retirement Plan through American Funds

To support our Full-time Licensed Dental Assistants we also supply:

CPR Certification
3 Annual Continuing Education Days
$1,000 Annual Continuing Education Benefit
Covered License Renewal Costs

Unlicensed Dental Assistants receive reduced continuing education of 12 hours and $500.

Dental Assistant Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Team-centered approach
Customer service oriented
Organizational skills
Time management
MN Dental Assisting License preferred but not required
2-3 years experience in a dental assistant role preferred
Experience with VisDental or other electronic dental records system is preferred
New grads are welcome to apply too!

About Us: Scenic Rivers Health Services is a Community Health Center and a Federally Qualified Health Center. Originally started as Cook Area Health Services in 1979, we've been expanding into new clinics and gaining new providers ever since. We currently serve an 8,300 square mile area with seven medical clinics and four dental clinics. Scenic Rivers Health Services is associated with critical access hospitals in Cook and Bigfork, allowing us to provide patient care 24 hours a day.

Culture Statement: At Scenic Rivers Health Services we strive for a positive culture. Teamwork is valued in a supportive environment to achieve optimal patient care. We encourage a strong work-life balance, with a positive mindset and respect for each other. All employees play a critical role in shaping a culture of accountability, ensuring they and their coworkers meet high standards, thus inspiring everyone on our team.

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