Overview:Park Dental Ridgepark is seeking a compassionate, professional *Unlicensed* *Dental Assistant* to join our team-oriented practice.
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Why should you choose Park Dental? *Park Dental associates truly care about our patients and want to make a difference. Below are just a few perks of working at Park Dental as a* Unlicensed Dental Assistant:*
* Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
* Medical, Vision, Dental and Orthodontia
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays
* Roth and 401(k) programs with company match
* Life insurance
* Short- and Long-Term Disability
* Health Saving Plan
* Flexible Spending Plan
* Company-sponsored professional development
* Clinical excellence and quality assurance standards
* Professional Development and Career Advancement opportunities
* Multiple locations across the Twin Cities, greater MN, and WI – and growing!
As a *Unlicensed* *Dental Assistant,* you will assist the Doctor in providing quality dental treatment and education to patients.
Responsibilities:*Essential Job Duties:*
* Ensure quality patient service by providing thorough patient care, effective communication, personal attention in a gentle caring manner, using appropriate communication strategies to resolve patient questions and issues.
* Provide chairside assistance to the Doctor for basic and complex restorative, surgical, endodontic, pediatric, emergency and preventative dental treatment procedures.
* Work with clinical team to effectively manage daily patient flow, providing communication and information to the appropriate individuals.
* Monitor and track outside laboratory cases and communicate information in a timely manner.
* Prepare the treatment rooms, patient records, equipment, and necessary instruments for dental procedures.
* Perform various laboratory procedures (pouring study models, etc.).
* Assist as needed in the management of the Doctor and hygiene schedules to achieve utilization goals through efficient use of appointment time.
* Conduct office duties including but not limited to confirming patient appointments, generating reports, completing insurance verifications, etc.
* May assist in answering telephones, addressing patient needs and, if necessary, directing calls to the appropriate individual.
* Provide accurate and concise electronic patient record keeping and document complete database information
* Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet Park Dental, OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards.
* Maintain dental equipment and instruments in proper working order in accordance with the small equipment preventative maintenance calendar.
* Effectively communicate and develop a strong working relationship with the Doctor and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors.
* Assume responsibility for personal professional growth through internal and external training opportunities and continuing education offerings.
* Practice effective business applications by utilizing time effectively and supporting the practice revenue objectives.
* Follow and demonstrate commitment to Park Dental policies, guidelines, professional expectations, and Service Excellence Standards.
*Required Skills/Qualifications*
* Possess strong interpersonal skills, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, striving for collaboration, and demonstrating professionalism
* Possess effective written and oral communication skills
* Possess critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
* Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously with minimal direction, while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
* Strong computer and typing skills
*Education and Knowledge*
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* CPR certification obtained through the American Heart Association health care provider course, the American Red Cross professional rescuer course, or an equivalent course.
* Customer service experience preferred
Work Schedule:Monday 6:30a-2:15p
Tuesday 6:30a-2:15p
Wednesday 1:30p-8:15p
Thursday 6:30a-2:15
Friday 6:30a-2:15p or 6:30-4:15p
Saturdays 7xyear
Company Information:*We love our communities!*
Park Dental values being involved in the communities they serve through. Corporate sponsored volunteer events include *Minnesota Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile Day*, the *American Heart Association Heart Walk*, and *Minnesota Mission of Mercy*.
Since 1972, *Park Dental *has been owned and led by our doctors who are passionate about providing the best patient-centered care. New *Dental Assistants* receive comprehensive training and one-on-one mentoring, to be set up for success. Our practices offer welcoming environments for patients and are equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
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What some of our employees are saying:*
"Park Dental does a great job being a family, and bringing the teams together through various seminars and volunteer opportunities. The most rewarding part about being a dental assistant is helping the patients." -Bee Vang, Licensed Dental Assistant
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Park Dental is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* No nights
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
