Unlicensed Dental Assistant - Hermantown

Park Dental
US - Minnesota - Duluth
June 29, 2024
Medical

Overview:

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

Park Dental Hermantown is seeking a compassionate, professional Dental Assistant to join our team-oriented practice.

Why should you choose Park Dental? Park Dental associates truly care about our patients and want to make a difference.
Below are just a few perks of working at Park Dental as a Dental Assistant:

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packageMedical, Vision, Dental and OrthodontiaPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysRoth and 401(k) programs with company matchLife insuranceShort- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth Saving PlanFlexible Spending PlanCompany-sponsored professional developmentClinical excellence and quality assurance standardsProfessional Development and Career Advancement opportunitiesMultiple locations across the Twin Cities, greater MN, and WI - and growing!

As a Dental Assistant, you will assist the Doctor in providing quality dental treatment and education to patients.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties:

Ensure quality patient service by providing thorough patient care, effective communication, personal attention in a gentle caring manner, using appropriate communication strategies to resolve patient questions and issues.Provide chairside assistance to the Doctor for basic and complex restorative, surgical, endodontic, pediatric, emergency and preventative dental treatment procedures.Work with clinical team to effectively manage daily patient flow, providing communication and information to the appropriate individuals.Monitor and track outside laboratory cases and communicate information in a timely manner.Prepare the treatment rooms, patient records, equipment, and necessary instruments for dental procedures.Perform various laboratory procedures (pouring study models, etc.).Assist as needed in the management of the Doctor and hygiene schedules to achieve utilization goals through efficient use of appointment time.Conduct office duties including but not limited to confirming patient appointments, generating reports, completing insurance verifications, etc.May assist in answering telephones, addressing patient needs and, if necessary, directing calls to the appropriate individual.Provide accurate and concise electronic patient record keeping and document complete database informationMaintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet Park Dental, OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards.Maintain dental equipment and instruments in proper working order in accordance with the small equipment preventative maintenance calendar.Effectively communicate and develop a strong working relationship with the Doctor and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors.Assume responsibility for personal professional growth through internal and external training opportunities and continuing education offerings.Practice effective business applications by utilizing time effectively and supporting the practice revenue objectives.Follow and demonstrate commitment to Park Dental policies, guidelines, professional expectations, and Service Excellence Standards.

Required Skills/Qualifications

Possess strong interpersonal skills, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, striving for collaboration, and demonstrating professionalismPossess effective written and oral communication skillsPossess critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problemsAbility to manage multiple activities simultaneously with minimal direction, while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsStrong computer and typing skills

Education and Knowledge

High School Diploma or equivalentCPR certification obtained through the American Heart Association health care provider course, the American Red Cross professional rescuer course, or an equivalent course.Customer service experience preferredWork Schedule:

Flexible hours!

Company Information:

We love our communities!

Park Dental values being involved in the communities they serve through.
Corporate sponsored volunteer events include Minnesota Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile Day, the American Heart Association Heart Walk, and Minnesota Mission of Mercy.

Since 1972, Park Dental has been owned and led by our doctors who are passionate about providing the best patient-centered care.
New Dental Assistants receive comprehensive training and one-on-one mentoring, to be set up for success.
Our practices offer welcoming environments for patients and are equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

What some of our employees are saying:

"Park Dental does a great job being a family, and bringing the teams together through various seminars and volunteer opportunities.
The most rewarding part about being a dental assistant is helping the patients." -Bee Vang, Licensed Dental Assistant

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Park Dental is an equal opportunity employer.

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