Licensed Dental Assistant Job at Minnesota Community Care in Saint Paul

Overview

Licensed Dental Assistant role at Minnesota Community Care

The dental assistant position performs duties related to four handed chairside assisting for all varieties of dental procedures. The LDA must possess knowledge to perform all duties to enhance the smooth functioning of the dental clinic and perform all expanded functions permissible with a Minnesota License working independently under the direction of the dentist.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistently practices and ensures the use of universal precautions, hazardous and infectious waste precautions/handling, and right-to-know.
• Monitor and maintain operatory supplies, instruments, and equipment in preparation for patient care.
• Maintain general office skills including knowledge of major insurance carriers, the discount program, and assisting patients to complete necessary forms.
• Establish good rapport with patients of various socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Coordinate multiple tasks and adapt with flexibility in diverse and sometimes stressful situations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Dental Assistant Rooming and Support Competency
• High Level Disinfection Competency
• Instrument Cleaning, Wrapping/Packaging, and Sterilization Competency
• Hand Hygiene Competency
• X-ray Placement Competency
• Blood Pressure Competency

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work environment is that of a typical general dental practice. This position is very active and requires standing, and/or walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee may need to lift and/or move items over 20 pounds.

Travel Requirements

Travel between dental clinics is expected.

Who We Are

As Minnesota's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program
• Licensed in the state of Minnesota for dental assisting
• CPR certification
• Maintenance of continuing education/licensure

Preferred Education and Experience

• Knowledge of dental office procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of dental management software and digital imaging
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred or other fluencies