Licensed Dental Assistant

Build Your Career: Licensed Dental Assistant, Stewartville Family Dentistry Stewartville Family Dentistry is looking for a skilled, compassionate, and team-oriented Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) to join our two-doctor private practice near Rochester, MN. This role is essential for delivering high-quality chairside support, ensuring exceptional patient comfort, and maintaining the flow and organization of our clinical operations. We offer a positive work culture, excellent work-life balance, and strong support for professional growth. Stewartville Family Dentistry is an exceptionally warm, caring, and team-focused private practice dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. Located in Stewartville, just minutes from Rochester, MN, our office offers a welcoming community atmosphere combined with a short, easy commute from surrounding areas. We prioritize respect, collaborative teamwork, consistent organization, and providing a supportive environment where every team member is valued for their contribution to the patient experience. Pay $30 - $35 per hour Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Shift & Schedule Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Typical Hours: Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Weekends/Holidays: Fridays, weekends, and major holidays off. Requirements Licensure: Active and unrestricted Minnesota Dental Assisting License. Clinical Skills: Proficiency in taking dental x-rays and dental impressions. Patient Focus: Demonstrated ability to ensure patient comfort and positive interaction. Record Management: Experience with managing patient records and adhering to infection control and dental sterilization protocols. Preferences Experience working within an electronic health records (EHR) system. Interest and aptitude for training in Restorative Expanded Functions to support future professional growth. Previous experience in a general dentistry clinical setting. Job Description Chairside Assistance: Provide efficient and skilled chairside assistance to the doctors during a diverse range of general dental procedures. Clinical Imaging & Records: Accurately take and process diagnostic records, dental impressions, and radiographs (X-rays). Sterilization and Safety: Oversee and perform dental sterilization procedures, rigorously following all infection control and safety protocols. Patient Experience: Actively ensure patient comfort and manage patient interaction to create a calm and supportive experience. Administrative Support: Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) and assist with laboratory tasks and occasional front office/reception functions as needed. Benefits Additional Earning Potential: Eligibility for a Monthly Bonus Program. Benefits Package Includes: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays. 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution/Matching. Generous Employee Dental Benefit. Uniforms Provided. Support for Continuing Education (CE). Jobley Bonus $45 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley) Facility Information Name: Stewartville Family Dentistry Location: 1901 1st Ave NE, Stewartville, Minnesota Type: Dental clinic Opening Hours Monday: 8:00AM–5:00PM Tuesday: 7:30AM–4:30PM Wednesday: 7:30AM–4:30PM Thursday: 7:30AM–4:30PM Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Certification Requirements CPR Certification BLS Certification X-ray / Radiography Certification Local Anesthesia Certification Nitrous Oxide Certification Dental Assistant License Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA) Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant (CRFDA) Infection Control License Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Driver's license #J-18808-Ljbffr Stewartville Family Dentistry