Hennepin County Medical Center is hiring: Dental Assistant in City of Rochester

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, as well as an acute care hospital and a comprehensive clinic system. The healthcare system features a 473-bed academic medical center, outpatient clinics, specialty centers, and clinics across Minneapolis and suburban communities. It also operates a large psychiatric program, home care services, a research institute, and EMS, all managed by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes. We are committed to eliminating barriers related to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. Our organization promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, welcoming individuals with diverse cultural perspectives to foster a more equitable healthcare environment.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. This full-time position involves working 80 hours every two weeks, Monday through Friday during daytime hours.

Purpose of this position: Under immediate supervision, perform routine dental procedures.

A $2500 hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates. (Current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning within one year are ineligible.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review patient charts and prepare instruments and equipment
• Perform procedures such as mixing impression material, taking impressions, pouring models, preparing base plates, acrylic trays, and bleaching trays
• Perform mechanical polishings
• Perform fluoride treatments
• Place rubber dam
• Remove sutures or excess cement from inlays, crowns, and bridges
• Chart patient treatments
• Provide dental hygiene instructions
• Perform x-ray procedures and develop films
• Assist during oral surgical procedures, operate suction, and supply instruments
• Schedule patient appointments
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area
• Sterilize and wrap instruments
• Order supplies
• Maintain records
• Administer and monitor nitrous oxide (must complete a course)
• Re-cement temporary restorations and place temporary fillings
• Etch enamel surfaces, apply and adjust sealants (must complete a course)
• Perform restorative procedures (must complete Restorative Expanded Functions training)
• Place and remove matrix bands
• Fabricate, cement, and adjust temporary restorations
• Remove temporary restorations with hand instruments
• Perform mechanical polishing
• Apply topical medications as prescribed
• Take impressions for cast and bite
• Dry root canals with paper points
• Place cotton pellets and temporary materials in endodontic openings
• Perform related work as required after training

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program
• Current license as a Dental Assistant through the Minnesota Board of Dentistry or pass the Minnesota Licensure Examination within 90 days
• Basic Life Support certification

License/Certifications:

• Current Minnesota Dental Assistant license or pass exam within 6 months
• Course on nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia

We value your interest in joining Hennepin Healthcare. We offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunities for all employees and prospective staff. Thank you for considering a career with us.

Please Note: Employment is contingent upon background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• Competitive pay based on skills, licensure, education, and experience
• Extensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, and Certification reimbursement (for eligible positions)