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Licensed Dental Assistant

COMMUNITY DENTAL CARE
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Crystal, MN, US

Salary

$30 - $35 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a full-time Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) located in Crystal, MN, offering a salary range of $30.00 - $35.00 per hour.
  • Candidates must have completed an accredited dental assisting program and hold a dental assisting license in Minnesota, or have pending licensure.
  • The role involves performing comprehensive dental care, including preliminary charting, taking vital signs, and performing restorative procedures under supervision.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse communities is preferred, as well as proficiency in a second language.
  • Community Dental Care is committed to providing high-quality, culturally respectful dental care and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Job DetailsJob Location: Crystal, MN 55429Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 HourlyJob Category: Dental Assistant Join our team in Crystal 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 non-profit dental organization, providing comprehensive dental care to people of all ages across five clinics in 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    Crystal Clinic Hours:   Monday-Thursday 7:20am-3:30pm  Friday 7:20am-2:30pm     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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