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Dental Assistant

Gen4 Dental
Full-time
On-site
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Company Description

Minnesota Dental Surgery & Implant Center’s team has decades of experience in providing the highest quality services to their patients. We are general dentists whom are passionate about performing oral surgical procedures. We take extra care to ensure each patient feels at ease the moment they come into our office. At Minnesota Dental Surgery & Implant Center, our licensed and professional general dentists provide all-inclusive solutions for the most common tooth removal and replacement procedures performed outside of a patient’s regular dentist office.



To learn more about our office, check out our website here: https://mndentalsurgery.com/

Job Description

Dental Assistants are an integral member of our team and help foster our clinically led culture. From being the doctor’s right hand, to having the ability to connect with patients, and striving to provide the best patient experience, Dental Assistants are a key contributor to the success of our practice.  By joining our team, you will have: 

  • Work Life Balance, part-time (Monday and Wednesday, 6:45am-2:45pm)

  • 3 Weeks Collective Paid Time Off & 8 Paid Holidays 

  • Paid Parental Leave 

  • Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits 

  • 401k Match 

  • Professional Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures while helping patients feel comfortable 

  • Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment 

  • Take dental radiographs (x-rays) 

  • Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment 

  • Provide patients with follow-up instructions following all dental treatment procedures 

  • Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health 

Qualifications

  • Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify 

  • X-ray certification where state regulations specify 

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Working Environment & Physical Requirements  

This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens is possible. Requires prolonged periods of standing, sitting, leaning, and bending up to 8 hours a day. Will be required to carry, transport, and use tools and equipment. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.