Dental Assistant

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 49750 - 75208

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Are you a licensed Dental Assistant committed to partnering to create a healthier community Consider joining us at the modern recently expanded and remodeled NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center! This growing team is seeking Dental Assistants who are comfortable and skilled in working with patients of all ages from infants to elderly proficient in all expanded functions and who are committed to maintaining high infection control this roleyou will be part of a dynamic team of culturally responsive and compassionate professionals. We offer excellent benefits including a pension plan health and dental insurance 12 paid holidays generous paid time off tuition reimbursement and more. Whether youre a new grad or an experienced licensed dental assistant if you are an organized strong communicator with the ability to take direction and provide feedback in a professional manner we encourage you to apply!

Learn more about NorthPoint Health & Wellness Centerhere.

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Location and hours:
These positions are located at the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North Minneapolis Minnesota 55411 with the potential to work at the satellite clinic at 800 West Broadway Avenue Minneapolis Minnesota 55411. Clinic hours are Monday Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and one Saturday every other month 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Work hours will vary. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About these position types:
These are full-time benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as a Dental Assistant.
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In these positions you will:

Assist chairside with diagnostic oral surgery fixed and removable prosthodontics endodontics pedodontics and restorative procedures.
Perform all allowable expanded functions such as digital radiographs impressions and bite registrations mechanically polish teeth place sealants and fabricate temporary crowns monitor or administer if applicable patients that are induced under nitrous dioxide (N2O).
Deliver a high-level of service to guests.
Demonstrate competency in electronic dental records and other computer systems.
Maintain dental department areas in compliance with dental department directives and protocols as well as clinic policies and procedures relative to infection control exposure control and safety issues.
Perform appointment scheduling charting and equipment maintenance.
Assist with periodontal charting room turnover and provide patient education.

Need to have:

Completion of an accredited program as a Dental Assistant.
Possession of a valid license or eligible for licensure as a Dental Assistant by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry; must pass the Dental Assistant exam within six months after employment.

Nice to have:

Experience:
- Providing culturally sensitive care to patients of diverse ages ethnicities and countries of origin.
- Working with diverse ethnic cultural and religious backgrounds including patients with limited or no English proficiency.
- Using Epic Wisdom to enter and retrieve EDR patient data quickly and efficiently.
- Working with MiPacs x-ray software.
- Working with HIPAA security and privacy compliance.
Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service.
Ability to:
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Prepare clean and properly handle dental equipment and instruments.
- Follow proper Infection Control and Health & Safety procedures and adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Demonstrate respect and appreciation for the diversity of co-workers and clients regardless of race age gender disability values lifestyle perspectives or interests.
- Effectively communicate with department staff health care center staff patients interpreters and the community while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
- Understand instructions both verbally and in writing.

Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English especially Hmong and Spanish are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department:
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive integrated holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy environmentally safe and economically stable self-reliant community.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities eliminate inequities and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy all people are valued and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community competitive pay work-life balance a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge(login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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These positions will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until the positions are filled.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions please contact:
Kristin Checco

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionAre you a licensed Dental Assistant committed to partnering to create a healthier community Consider joining us at the modern recently expanded and remodeled NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center! This growing team is seeking Dental Assistants who are comfortable and skilled in working with...