Licensed Dental Assistant Job at PDS Health in White Bear Lake

Overview

Licensed Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The primary role of the Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA/RDA) is to assist the dentist in gaining the patient’s commitment to the best possible treatment, with urgency.

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (LDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency.
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
• At the direction of the dentist, complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate.
• At the direction of the dentist, instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines.
• Maintain strict compliance with State and Federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, DOL) and HR policies and practices.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or GED, and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g., coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application).
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation

$25.00-$35.00 / Hourly

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