Licensed Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Licensed Dental Assistant, where your expertise will directly enhance patient care and streamline clinical operations. This full-time position offers two available openings for motivated professionals eager to contribute to a welcoming, high-quality dental practice. As a key member of our team, you will assist with clinical procedures, manage patient interactions, and uphold the highest standards of infection control, patient care, and confidentiality. Your role is vital in creating a positive experience for every patient while supporting the dental team’s efficiency and success.

Location: Moua Family Dentistry, PC

1714 Cope Ave E, Maplewood, MN 55109

Wage: $30 - $36/hour based on experience.

*Qualifications: *

• Must be a licensed dental assistant in the state of Minnesota
• Must have an active and valid Dental Assisting license
• Seeking bilingual LDA (English and Hmong language preferred)

Requirements:

• Must be available to work Monday to Thursday (8:45AM-6:00PM)

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments following strict infection prevention management procedures.
• Assist dentists during a variety of procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Take and develop dental X-rays, ensuring proper positioning and safety protocols are followed in accordance with dental x-ray guidelines.
• Manage patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems (Open Dental), ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Monitor vital signs and medical documentation to support comprehensive patient care, especially in pediatric and general dentistry settings.
• Educate patients on oral health practices, post-treatment care, and explain dental terminology clearly to ensure understanding.
• Maintain dental equipment including 3D scanners and other advanced imaging tools, ensuring optimal functionality for clinical use.
• Perform restorative procedures such as placing, contouring, and adjusting amalgam and composite restorations, and adapting and cementing stainless steel crowns
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, operatory and x-ray rooms.
• Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment in compliance with Moua Family Dentistry, OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards

Skills

• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Open Dental, Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or Epic for efficient patient management and medical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and privacy of patient information.
• Experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection control protocols, and aseptic techniques to maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Skilled in chairside assisting across various specialties including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Ability to operate dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and medical imaging tools accurately and safely.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and medical coding to support precise documentation and billing processes.
• Excellent communication skills to foster positive patient interactions.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control standards to uphold clinical confidentiality policies at all times.

*Other: * Fluency in Spanish or Hmong is a plus, but not required. Experienced LDA and licensed new graduates are welcome to apply.

Join us if you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment! We value energetic professionals committed to clinical excellence who want to grow their skills while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive team dedicated to health, safety, and outstanding service!

Please apply on Indeed or send your resume to: [email protected].

Qualified applicants will be contacted for a formal interview.

Moua Family Dentistry, PC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as protected veteran.

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Spanish • Customer communication • Paid training • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • License reimbursement • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Composite resin restorations • Safety regulations • Medical coding • Regulatory compliance • Email • Crowns placement • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Restoration • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • English • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Sterile processing regulatory compliance • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Parental leave • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Digital dental impression taking • Computer skills • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Indeed • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Paid orientation • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Radiology • Safety equipment provided • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Bereavement leave • Open Dental • Retirement plan • Paid sick time