Community Dental Care

Licensed Dental Assistant

Community Dental Care  •  $34/hr  •  Crystal, MN (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Crystal, MN 55429
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $29.00 - $34.00 Hourly

Job Category: Dental Assistant
Join our team in Crystal as a full-time Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA)! Our LDA’s serve as integral members of the clinical team in providing high quality and caring dentistry as well as an exceptional patient experience.
Who We Are
Community Dental Care is Minnesota's largest non-profit dental organization, providing comprehensive dental care to people of all ages across five clinics in the Twin Cities, Rochester and Buffalo.
Why Work for Us
- Enjoy meaningful work in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth
- Provide culturally sensitive oral health care, preventive education, professional training, and advocate for access for all
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive dental care with a focus on the health needs of the patients
- Complete preliminary charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures; take vital signs, and radiographs
- Perform mechanical polishing to clinical crowns, take impressions and a bite registration, etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants, place and remove rubber dam, place temporary fillings and recement intact temporary restorations
- Remove sutures, place and remove periodontal dressings, place cotton pellets and temporary restorative materials
- Under supervision, administer nitrous oxide inhalation anesthesia and monitor patient
- Perform restorative procedures such as placing, contouring, and adjusting amalgam and composite restorations, and adapting and cementing stainless steel crowns

Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program
- Dental Assisting licensure in MN (or pending licensure)
- CPR/AED certification
- Experience working with culturally diverse communities preferred
- Proficiency in a second language preferred
Crystal Clinic Hours:
- Monday-Thursday 7:20am-3:30pm
- Friday 7:20am-2:30pm
Flexible full-time and part-time hours are available
What We Offer
- Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
- Paid time off; 401k plus company match
- Internal growth and professional development opportunities
- CE classes and license renewals
About Us
At Community Dental Care, we provide high quality dental care in a caring, culturally respectful manner. Our team of over 300 employees are committed to our mission and seek to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We value our staff and equip them with the tools and training needed to be successful.
Community Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger and empowers us to serve our patients in a culturally sensitive manner. 
Community Dental Care

About Community Dental Care

Community Dental Care is an established leader in promoting health equity by providing access to high quality comprehensive oral health care for the underserved. We are committed to removing barriers that impede so many Minnesotans from receiving care and services that promote oral health, which is key to good health overall.

Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive community oral health care, preventive education, professional training, and to advocate for access for all. Our vision is that all people will have access to high quality, affordable dental care to improve their overall health in a convenient, caring, and respectful environment.

Community Dental Care is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and safety-net dental clinic. We provide comprehensive dental care for 110,000 patient visits each year through five clinics (St. Paul, Maplewood, Crystal, Rochester and Buffalo) and outreach in community settings.

Our Values:

•Community: We work in partnership to improve quality of life for the communities we serve through preventive education and oral health care.

•Compassion: We are committed to helping and advocating for those who cannot help themselves, and providing an environment that values the dignity of all.

•Integrity: We strive to do what is morally and ethically right, acting with fairness, honesty, and respect.

•Professionalism: We hold ourselves to the highest standard of excellence and ensure that the needs of our patients always come first.

•Quality: We are committed to rigorous evaluation, accountability, and continuous improvement for the good of our patients.

•Diversity: We believe inclusivity strengthens and enriches every aspect of our organization and our community.

•Valued Employees: We value our employees and empower them to best serve our patients.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Maplewood, MN
Year Founded
2004
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