Dental Assistant (993-200) at Chanhassen

Job Description

A Dental Assistant supports and assists providers with patient care. It is essential to be able to lead, be flexible, friendly, have a “can do" personality and work in a timely fashion. In addition, a Dental Assistant must display open communication to co-workers and a commitment to patient satisfaction. Our Chanhassen and Richfield endo Practices are looking for a FT Endodontic Assistant. The hours are Monday-Richfield 7-4, Tuesday-Chanhassen 10-7pm, Wednesday-closed, Thursday Chanhassen 10-7pm and Friday Chanhassen 7-4pm.

Metro Dentalcare is a large group practice with more than 40 locations throughout the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area. Metro Dentalcare was founded in 1968 on the cornerstone of building strong patient relationships. Our caring dentists and dental professionals share a vision of providing superior patient care focused on the individual needs of each patient. This vision helps make dental care as convenient as possible for the patient while the support of a group practice allows our dental professionals to have opportunities for growth while maintaining a work/life balance. Metro Dentalcare’s general dentistry offices are accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. and all offices feature electronic dental records and digital x-rays. We offer a complete range of preventative, cosmetic and specialized dental services. Our dental specialists provide pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and endodontics.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology.
• Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and proper tray setups.
• Digital x-ray training willbe provided.
• Responsible for stocking treatment areas/carts and dental related facility inventory.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental treatment equipment maintenance procedures.
• Patient/staff rapport -- make positive contribution to office/organization.
• Electronic Dental Record training will be provided.
• Perform basic computer function.
• Demonstrate cost effective techniques when utilizing supplies and equipment.
• Assist office in achieving defined goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental assistant responsibilities.
• Current dental assistant license is required.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Comply with protocols and standards.
• Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package including a 401k, health insurance and a professional work environment.


Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Chanhassen, Company: Metro Dental Care.