Dental Assistant

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Pine Arbor Dental Care in Cottage Grove, MN is looking for a licensed Dental Assistant to join our team.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology and strong team support.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, sustain patient comfort, and provide education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history to support quality care
• Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide chairside assistance (four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment rooms with strict adherence to safety protocols following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, and place/expedite orders as needed
• Partner with providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Front-loaded education and training to help you reach your full potential
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience and opportunities for growth

Pine Arbor Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve.

• Join a 5-person team that thrives on collaboration and communication
• Salary: $30-36/hour
• Schedule:
• Monday - Thursday: 7:45 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: as needed

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification as required by state dental practice act
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Access to minimum PHI for job-related functions; regular HIPAA training and data safeguards are required
• A Minnesota dental assisting license is required (or in process of obtaining)

• 1+ years of experience in a dental setting
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions periodically
• Tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions, arranged during pre-employment; note: not applicable in FL & TN

Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Supported doctors maintain clinical autonomy and share a goal of delivering high-quality dental care and experiences to communities served.

Note:

We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and comply with all applicable laws. This statement is presented here for accessibility and compliance and is not a separate policy.