The Periodontal Center is a privately owned practice, with offices in Hudson WI and Woodbury MN, dedicated to providing exceptional comprehensive care in a patient-focused environment. We are currently looking for an energetic individual to join our supportive and skilled team as a Licensed Dental Assistant.
This is a 32-hour/week (fulltime) position, working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, primarily in our Hudson WI location.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the periodontist during exams, surgeries, and procedures
- Gather and record patient's medical history; take x-rays and intraoral images as needed
- Chart patient exam findings
- Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials as needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Required skills include:
- Current Dental Assistant license in MN
- Proven experience as a dental assistant is desired, experience in periodontics or oral surgery in a plus
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
- Good computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- Additional certification or training is an asset (ie, Minnesota Dental Assistant License, Nitrous Certification, Allied Sedation)
The Periodontal Center offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Life, Disability, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave/Wellness Days, Uniform Allowance, Periodontal and Oral Surgery Services, and Paid Holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental Assistin: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- MN Dental Assisting license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hudson, WI 54016 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hudson, WI 54016: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
