Job DetailsJob Location: Buffalo, MN 55313Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 HourlyJob Category: Dental AssistantJoin our team in Buffalo as a full-time Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA)! Our LDA’s serve as integral members of the clinical team in providing high quality and caring dentistry as well as an exceptional patient experience. Who We Are Community Dental Care is Minnesota's largest provider of comprehensive dental care for people of all ages on public programs. We operate five clinics across the state, including the Twin Cities, Rochester and Buffalo. Why Work for Us Enjoy meaningful work in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth Provide culturally sensitive oral health care, preventive education, professional training, and advocate for access for all Responsibilities Perform comprehensive dental care with a focus on the health needs of the patients Complete preliminary charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures; take vital signs, and radiographs Perform mechanical polishing to clinical crowns, take impressions and a bite registration, etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants, place and remove rubber dam, place temporary fillings and recement intact temporary restorations Remove sutures, place and remove periodontal dressings, place cotton pellets and temporary restorative materials Under supervision, administer nitrous oxide inhalation anesthesia and monitor patient Perform restorative procedures such as placing, contouring, and adjusting amalgam and composite restorations, and adapting and cementing stainless steel crowns Qualifications Completion of an accredited dental assisting program Dental Assisting licensure in MN (or pending licensure) CPR/AED certification Experience working with culturally diverse communities preferred Proficiency in a second language preferred Clinic Hours Monday-Thursday 7:20am-4:00pm Friday 7:20am-2:00pm What We Offer Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance Paid time off; 401k plus company match Internal growth and professional development opportunities CE classes and license renewals About Us At Community Dental Care, we provide high quality dental care in a caring, culturally respectful manner. Our team of over 300 employees are committed to our mission and seek to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We value our staff and equip them with the tools and training needed to be successful. Community Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger and empowers us to serve our patients in a culturally sensitive manner. Qualifications

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