Unlicensed Dental Assistant for Dental Hygiene and Assisting Students – Class of 2026

Multiple Locations Available!

Starting Wage Range: $20.50-$25.50

Why Join Park Dental as a Student

• Gain real-world experience in a supportive team-oriented environment.
• Learn directly from experienced Doctors Hygienists and Dental Assistants.
• Opportunity for full-time employment after graduation within the Park Dental network.
• Build lasting professional relationships and mentorship connections that support your future career.

As an Unlicensed Student Dental Assistant youll gain hands-on experience supporting our clinical team while learning the day-to-day operations of a patient-centered dental practice. Under supervision you will:

• Provide compassionate quality patient service through excellent chairside care and communication.
• Assist the Doctor and/or Hygienist during a variety of dental procedures including restorative surgical endodontic pediatric emergency and preventive treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms instruments and materials for procedures while maintaining infection control and sterilization standards.
• Support clinical flow by organizing patient records digital charts and equipment setup.
• Help manage daily patient scheduling and assist with confirming appointments or updating records.
• Perform basic lab tasks such as pouring study models and assisting with impressions.
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure efficient operations and a positive patient experience.
• Participate in continuing education and mentorship opportunities offered by Park Dental.
• Learn and apply Park Dentals standards for safety quality assurance and service excellence.

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

• Currently enrolled student in a Dental Hygiene or Dental Assistant program
• 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

• Must be eligible to work in a dental practice setting
• CPR certification obtained through the American Heart Association health care provider course the American Red Cross professional rescuer course or an equivalent course
• Previous customer service or healthcare experience is a plus but not required

Flexible around school schedule

We love our communities!

Park Dental values being involved in the communities they serve through. Corporate sponsored volunteer events includeMinnesota Dental Associations Give Kids a Smile Day theAmerican Heart Association Heart Walk andMinnesota Mission of Mercy.

Since 1972Park Dental has been owned and led by our doctors who are passionate about providing the best patient-centered care. NewDental Assistantsreceive 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.

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.