Licensed Dental Assistant - Ridges Pediatrics

Licensed Dental Assistant

The Dental Specialists Ridges Pediatrics is seeking motivated, energetic, and kid-friendly Licensed Dental Assistant to join our growing pediatric dental practice. Over the past 4+ years, we've enjoyed steady growth and strong team member retention. We value open mindedness and willingness to learn over years of experience. Apply within or reach out if you're looking for a work environment that promotes positivity, professional growth, clear communication, and compassionate care for children.

Starting Wage Range: $30.50 - $34.65

The Dental Specialists associates truly care about our patients and want to make a difference. Below are just a few perks of working at The Dental Specialists as a Dental Assistant:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Medical, Vision, Dental and Orthodontia
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Roth and 401(k) programs with company match
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Saving Plan
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Company-sponsored professional development
• Clinical excellence and quality assurance standards
• Professional Development and Career Advancement opportunities
• Multiple 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.

Clinical Requirements

• Minnesota Licensure and current CPR certification in the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for the Healthcare provider
• Experience in digital radiographs and electronic patient record preferred

Position Requirements

• Passionate about providing patient-centered care, and excellent patient service
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team player
• Pediatrics experience preferred

Work Schedule

Monday- OFF

Tuesday (Ridges) 7:30am-4:15pm

Wednesday (Rosemount) 7:30am-4:15pm

Thursday (Rosemount) 7:30am-4:15pm

Friday (Ridges) 7:30am-4:15pm

Select pediatric patients are seen in the operating room(OR) at Childrens Minnetonka Surgery Center every first Thursday and fifth Tuesday of each month- hours on these days vary based on number of patients scheduled.

***Option to add Mondays as a 5th scheduled day

Company Information

The Dental Specialists offers a wide range of continuing education courses throughout the year for team members including required courses such as CPR, and OSHA Annual Retraining. Dental Assistants that attend all the courses offered throughout the year are able to fulfill their biannual requirements for 25 hours of continuing education.