Dental Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Periodontal Dental Assistant to support our periodontist in providing high-quality periodontal and implant care. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable in periodontal procedures, and committed to excellent patient care and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the periodontist during periodontal surgeries and procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment
• Take and process dental radiographs
• Mix and prepare dental materials (cements, impression materials, sutures, membranes)
• Perform suctioning, retraction, and instrument transfer during procedures
• Educate patients on periodontal disease, post-op care, and oral hygiene instructions
• Document clinical notes accurately in the dental software
• Assist with scheduling, treatment coordination, and case presentations as needed
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control regulations
• Manage inventory and restock clinical supplies
• Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant license with the state of MN
• 1+ years of Dental Assisting experience (perio preferred)
• Familiarity with dental software systems
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a high-level clinical setting

We Offer

• $1,500 Sign on Bonus
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• And More!

Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to improving patients’ oral health through compassionate care and cutting-edge technology!

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Background check • OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Direct patient care • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Health savings account • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical software • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Full-time • Disability insurance • Clinical case management notes • Assisting medical staff • Periodontics • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Operating room inventory management • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Surgical suction device handling • Vision insurance • Dental Assisting • In-person • Suction machines • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Signing bonus