Dental Assistant

Permanent Licensed Dental Assistant Opportunity – Mankato, MN

We’re seeking a
Licensed Dental Assistant for permanent placement in Mankato, MN. Help provide professional, patient-centered dental care in a collaborative environment. In this role, you’ll work alongside dental providers and hygienists to support procedures, educate patients, and help ensure an efficient and positive experience throughout each visit.

Dates:ASAP-ongoing

Schedule:Clinic is open M-F; from 8:00 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m.; LDAs typically work 4 10-hour shifts

Pay:$28.97 - $36.35/hour

• Provide chair-side assistance to dental providers and hygienists during treatment.
• Prepare materials, instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms for dental procedures.
• Review patient health histories and chief complaints and communicate findings to the provider or hygienist.
• Help patients understand procedures and provide education on proper dental hygiene and care.
• Complete dental charting and accurately maintain patient information in Dentrix.
• Follow established safety, infection-control, sterilization, disinfection, and OSHA procedures.
• Clean and prepare treatment rooms and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Support dental assisting and hygiene student rotations as a positive and professional role model.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to help patients access appropriate services and resources.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Diploma or degree in Dental Assisting.
• Current Minnesota dental assistant registration/license.
• Ability to maintain required licensure and CPR certification.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional judgment and the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation time and sick leave, including MN ESST time, to give you flexibility to recharge.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer match to help you plan for the future.
• Health Coverage: Three medical plan options, along with dental and vision coverage.
• Wellness & Health
  
  Incentives:
  
  Health insurance reward program offering gym membership and other health incentives to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Voluntary Benefits: Additional voluntary benefit options to fit your individual needs.
• Professional Growth: Continuing education hours and funding to support your career development.
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life insurance, disability coverage, and more.

Working Hours:

7:30 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch - Morning huddle at 7:45; shift starts at 7:30 - 12:00-1:00 for lunch and afternoon patient prep