Registered Dental Assistant Job Opening

Family HealthCare (FHC) seeks a full-time Dental Assistant. The position will work with the dental team to provide high-quality care and positive patent experience to a diverse population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the following:

· To gather and record patient information and communicate patient needs with dental team

· Chairside assisting with procedures and anticipating dentist’s and clinic needs.

· To navigate patient through appointment while addressing concerns, educating patient, and gaining an understanding of patient perspective while helping to maintain clinic flow.

· Comply with all dental policy & procedures including current infection control practices and safety measures

· Processing and sterilization of instruments in accordance with the standards of the clinic

· To perform assigned required maintenance duties

· To ensure adequate inventory supply for patient visits.

· Support the organization as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Strong computer skills

· Knowledge of basic dental terminology and recordkeeping procedures to enter information on patient records, and keep records of supplies and recurring dental activities.

· Knowledge of the instruments, materials and standardized dental procedures used for oral examinations and general dental care and provide chairside assistance.

· Dexterity in passing dental instruments and materials and in manipulating suctioning and retraction apparatus in patient's mouth when assisting at chair-side.

· Knowledge of dental anatomy, related oral anatomy, the technical methods and practices of dentistry.

· Knowledge and skill to take dental radiographs with high accuracy.

· Exhibits awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences among the clinic population and delivers care accordingly.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Be a registered/licensed dental assistant in the states of North Dakota and/or Minnesota. Dual licensure is required within 1 year after date of hire.

· Graduation from an accredited school for dental assisting.

· Current CPR certification

· Two years’ experience in dental assisting preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Fargo, North Dakota (Preferred)

License:

• Dental Assistant (Required)

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Retirement benefits or accounts

CDA/RDA License Required:

• Yes