Dental office: Dental Assistant

Working Title: Licensed Dental Assistant


Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Job Class: Dental Assistant
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / Dental Fergus Falls Dentist
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 32 hours
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $24.41 - $31.44 /hourly
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Fergus Falls Dental Clinic
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
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Applicants may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $2,500!
We are filling two positions, and they are both part-time, day shift!
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Fergus Falls Dental Clinic for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Dental Assistant! The Fergus Falls Dental Clinic provides patient-centered care to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or severe and persistent mental illness. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Dental Assistant is a strong team player who treats their patients and teammates with dignity and respect. The Dental Assistant provides optimal dental care for these patients, responding to their needs in a respectful and professional manner.
Assist the Dentist and Hygienist with patient treatment in clinic, hospital, and surgical settings.
Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures.
Assist in performing operating room dental procedures.
Assist providers in delivering quality care to patients.
Sterilize instruments and infection control procedures.
Accurately document treatment information in patient charts.
Assist with billing, medical record services, and clerical responsibilities.
Active license with the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant.
Experience with common oral hygiene techniques and standard dental equipment and methods.
Experience taking x-rays, chairside assisting, dental charting, record keeping, and infection prevention.
Prior experience working with special needs population.
Completion of an Allied Sedation Course approved by the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.
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