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Heritage Dental Centers is hiring: Licensed Dental Assistant in Minneapolis

Heritage Dental Centers, Minneapolis, MN, United States


We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. *This is a part time position. Tuesdays and half day Fridays.*

*Responsibilities*

* Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
* Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
* Sterilize instruments according to regulations
* Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
* Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
* Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
* Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

*Skills*

* Proven experience as dental assistant
* Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
* Understanding of health & safety regulations
* Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
* Good computer skills
* Excellent communication and people skills
* Attention to detail
* Well-organized and reliable

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 13 per week

Benefits:
* Employee discount



Ability to Commute:
* Minneapolis, MN 55442 (Required)

Work Location: In person

In Summary: Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail . We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients . We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible .

En Español: Buscamos un asistente dental competente que haga de la oficina del dentista más eficiente y agradable para los pacientes. Usted garantizará el excelente servicio al cliente y quitará las tareas administrativas y básicas dentales de sus hombros.

*Responsabilidades*

* Preparar a los clientes para tratamientos o controles que garanticen su comodidad
* Seleccionar e instalar los instrumentos, equipos y materiales necesarios
* Esterilizar los instrumentos de acuerdo con la normativa
* Asistir al dentista en la odontología de cuatro manos
* Proporcionar instrucciones de higiene bucal y cuidado postoperatorio
* Mantenga la sala dental limpia y bien equipada
* Mantener registros precisos de pacientes y ayudar con los procedimientos de pago

*Habilidades*

* Experiencia comprobada como asistente dental
* Conocimiento de los instrumentos dentales y métodos de esterilización
* Comprensión de las normas sobre salud y seguridad
* La capacidad de realizar tareas no quirúrgicas reguladas como el pulido coronal es una ventaja
* Buenas habilidades informáticas
* Excelentes habilidades de comunicación y personas
* Atención al detalle
* Bien organizado y confiable

Tipo de trabajo: a tiempo parcial

Salario: $20.00 - $40.00 por hora

Horarios esperados: 13 por semana

Beneficios:
* Descuento para los empleados



Capacidad de desplazamiento:
* Minneapolis, MN 55442 (necesario)

Lugar de trabajo: En persona