Northern Dental Access Center in Bemidji, MN is looking for a Licensed Dental Assistant to join our caring and energetic team. Northern Dental Access Center is a nonprofit, community dental clinic serving thousands of patients in the northwestern region of Minnesota in 3 locations (Bemidji, Bagley, and Park Rapids).

Responsibilities

Greet patients and prepare them for treatment, exams, etc.
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist dentists through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Previous dental assisting experience preferred, but not required
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks (i.e. polishing)
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Must be a graduate of a CODA accredited Dental Assisting program
Must be licensed as a Dental Assistant in the State of Minnesota
Must possess the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Hours per week:

28-34

Typical end time:

Typical start time:

Work Remotely

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee discount
Family leave
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid jury duty
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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