Dental Assistant

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans ( – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.

• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Oral Surgery Dental Assistant will primarily support the Oral Surgeons in a clinical practice setting preparing patients for future appointments, tests, procedures, and surgeries, while providing quality patient care and utilizing, specialized knowledge and skills to care for dental, medical and surgical patients. Will have the responsibility of efficiently providing quality radiographs, intraoral scans, monitor patient under sedation in the outpatient procedures practice and coordinate care under the surgeon's direction to accomplish optimal results for the patient. Requires excellent interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize, and good follow-through on delegated responsibilities.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist program, and successful completion of Minnesota Board of Dentistry-approved Nitrous Oxide training. Must hold Minnesota registration/licensure as LDA or RDH. Must be current in Basic Life Support. Within 6 months of start date in the position, must complete training in the monitoring of sedation patients, and successfully complete Mayo’s competency verification.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $26.25 - 39.32 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

8:00-5:00, Monday-Friday

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" ( . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify ( and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Tricia Harding

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.