| Licensed Dental Assistant - Sedation
Licensed Dental Assistant - Sedation |
Licensed Dental Assistant - Sedation |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join our dedicated Oral Health Care team as a SedationLicensed Dental Assistant and play a key role in delivering high-quality dentalcare to our patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to supportclinical services in both traditional and mobile dental settings, includingoutpatient clinics, our ambulatory surgical center, and community-basedlocations.<br>As a Sedation Licensed Dental Assistant, you will assist the dentist(s), CRNA,dental or medical anesthesiologist, hygienist(s), and advanced dentaltherapist(s) in the preparation and delivery of dental services with a focus onsedation and surgical support. Your role ensures smooth operations andcompassionate care in both clinical and community settings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Key Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Assist in sedation and non-sedation procedures alongside dental providers and anesthesia professionals<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Prepare operatory and instruments for dental procedures, maintaining strict infection control protocols<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Monitor and support patients during sedation appointments<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Document treatment notes in the electronic health record<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Participate in mobile dental unit outreach and clinic-based care delivery<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Collaborate with clinical and support staff to ensure excellent patient experience</span> </li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Why Join Us?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Work in a mission-driven, patient-focused care environment<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Gain experience in both clinic-based and mobile delivery dental care<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Opportunities for continued training and growth in sedation and advanced care delivery</span> </li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">High school diploma or GED<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Completion of an accredited dental assisting program<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Active Minnesota dental assistant licensure with DAND certification and/or state jurisprudence to perform designated tasks<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Current BLS (CPR) certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Allied sedation monitoring and IV assistant certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire)<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Effective written and verbal communication skills in English required<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Spanish-speaking skills preferred based on clinic location<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Valid driver’s license and ability to be added to company car insurance roster highly preferred<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> |