Dental Assistant Job at Scenic Rivers Health Services

Scenic Rivers Health Services Cook, MN 55723

Scenic Rivers Health Services provides quality and compassionate care to every patient at every visit. We believe in the concept of patient-centered care, where the patient is at the center of all aspects of their care. We take pride in the support we offer our employees with extensive paid time off, competitive wages, and great benefits packages. Our small clinics and organization have a family feel where you are valued as an employee.

Scenic Rivers Health Services is currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant at our Cook Dental clinic. This position will work closely with the dental providers to assist in procedures and perform certain oral treatments. Additional responsibilities will include floating between dental providers, sterilization and lab, and backup reception support. The schedule is Monday - Thursday, 8am-5pm; Friday 8am-12pm

We have recently increased our wages and are excited to attract new talent!

Full-time Benefits:

  • 12 Annual Vacation Days
  • 12 Annual Sick Days
  • 7 Annual Holidays & 3 Personal Days
  • $2,000 Annual Dental Benefit
  • $50,000 Life Insurance Benefit
  • Health Insurance options through Medica with HSA
  • Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan through RBC Wealth Management

To support our full-time *Licensed Dental Assistants we also supply:

  • CPR Certification
  • 3 Annual Continuing Education Days
  • $1,000 Annual Continuing Education Benefit
  • Covered License Renewal Costs

*1.5 days and a $500 CE benefit is available for unlicensed Dental Assistants.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Record patient dental and medical histories as well as treatment information in patient records using the EDR system
  • Prepare patient and assist dental providers during procedures and dental emergencies
  • Float between providers as necessary
  • Perform applications of sealants, fluorides, and other dental agents for the prevention of dental decay
  • Operate X-ray machines
  • Pour, trim and polish study casts
  • Provide patient education to assist with developing and maintaining good oral hygiene
  • Sterilize and prepare dental equipment prior to patient appointments
  • Support an efficient flow of the office by quickly adjusting to appropriate needs throughout the day between chairside assisting, sterilization, or reception.
  • Perform reception duties including but not limited to: answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, verifying insurance, calling patients to remind of appointments, calling patients on call list to fill open appointment slots.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

  • Team-centered approach
  • Time management
  • Active or eligible for MN Dental Assisting Licensure not required but preferred
  • 2-3 years experience in a dental assistant role preferred
  • Experience with VisDental or other electronic dental records is also preferred

Scenic Rivers Health Services is a Community Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center. We currently have an 8300 square mile service area with 7 medical clinics and 4 dental clinics that spread over 4 counties. Scenic Rivers Health Services is associated with 2 critical access hospitals, providing quality patient care 24 hours a day.

Scenic Rivers Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $23.38 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

  • Primary Care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • This position is located at our dental clinic in Cook, MN. Please confirm you are willing to relocate or commute to Cook on a daily basis.

Experience:

  • Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • MN Dental Assistant license (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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