Licensed Dental Assistant - Grand Ave
Company: Park Dental
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Park Dental Grand Ave is seeking a compassionate,
professional Dental Assistant to join our team-oriented
practice.COMPETITIVE PAY AND SIGN-ON BONUS!!!!Why should you choose
Park Dental? Park Dental associates truly care about our patients
and want to make a difference. Below are just a few perks of
working at Park Dental as a Dental Assistant:Competitive
compensation and comprehensive benefit packageMedical, Vision,
Dental and OrthodontiaPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysRoth and 401(k)
programs with company matchLife insuranceShort and Long-Term
DisabilityHealth Saving PlanFlexible Spending PlanCompany-sponsored
professional developmentClinical excellence and quality assurance
standardsProfessional Development and Career Advancement
opportunitiesMultiple 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 maintenanceComplete dental assisting procedures
utilizing hand and mechanical scalers with a high degree of
technical skillConduct a general oral health screening for each
patient and communicate findings to the DoctorProvide local
anesthetic and nitrous oxide to patients under general supervision
by the DoctorExpose appropriate quality radiographs and develop,
mount, and label properlyProvide accurate and concise patient
record charting and complete database information to allow the
Doctor to determine the appropriate treatment plan for the
patientMaintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to
meet OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and
infection control regulatory standardsThe qualifications we are
looking for in a Dental Assistant include:High School diploma
requiredBachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education
and work experience preferredA current Minnesota Dental Assistant
LicenseCertified to administer local anesthesia in Minnesota and
nitrous oxide analgesiaAn up-to-date and organized Professional
Portfolio summarizing written documentation of professional
development activitiesCurrent 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
measuresKnowledge of the principles and processes for providing
dental and patient services including patient needs assessment,
meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient
satisfactionPossess strong interpersonal skills, developing
constructive and cooperative working relationships with others,
striving for collaboration, and demonstrating
professionalismPossess effective written and oral communication
skillsPossess critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions, or approaches to problemsWork Schedule:Flexible
ScheduleCompany Information:We love our communities!Park Dental
values being involved in the communities they serve through.
Corporate sponsored volunteer events include Minnesota Dental
Association's Give Kids a Smile Day, the American Heart Association
Heart Walk, and Minnesota Mission of Mercy.Since 1972, Park Dental
has been owned and led by our doctors who are passionate about
providing the best patient-centered care. New Dental Assistants
receive comprehensive training and one-on-one mentoring, to be set
up for success. Our practices offer welcoming environments for
patients and are equipped with state-of-the-art technology.What
some of our employees are saying:" Park Dental does a greatjob
being a family, and bringing the teams together through various
seminars and volunteer opportunities. The most rewarding part about
being a dental assistant is helping the patients." Bee Vang,
Licensed Dental Assistant" Like" our Park Dental careers page on
Facebook for the latest updates about Park Dental!Park Dental is an
equal opportunity employer.
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