Licensed Dental Assistant

Fairmont, MN
Full Time
Fairmont Family Dentistry
Entry Level

Licensed Dental Assistant

Fairmont Family Dentistry, A Cherry Tree Dental Office

Fairmont, MN

Fairmont Family Dentistry, a Cherry Tree Dental office, has a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a busy, growing practice with a high-functioning team as a Licensed Dental Assistant.

Cherry Tree Dental is changing the face of group dentistry, and we are committed to our dentists, clinical staff, and support team by providing a positive company culture rooted with an unparalleled team synergy. We value and invest in our employees by offering professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits with a work-life blend.

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Office Bonus program

What you'll do:

The Licensed Dental Assistant works to enhance the daily operations of the clinic by providing excellent care and communication to our patients. The Licensed Dental Assistant:

  • Prepares, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental equipment, instruments and supplies
  • Collects and records patient health histories, take impressions and x-rays
  • Ensures patient comfort during dental procedures
  • Prepares dental materials (cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.)
  • Completes charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the doctor as directed
  • Assist doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies
  • Cleans/polishes removable devices; fabricate temporary restorations, custom trays, study models
  • Delivers postoperative and general oral care instructions to patient
  • Maintains infection control procedures, patient privacy, and professional interactions with patients and staff

What we seek:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Licensed Dental Assistant in Minnesota
  • Previous dental experience preferred
  • Leadership and multitasking abilities
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of customer service skills
  • Superior attention to detail

Patient Care Hours:

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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