Licensed Dental Assistant
Working Title: Licensed Dental Assistant
• *Job Class: Dental Assistant** • *Agency: Direct Care and Treatment** + Job ID : 87917 + Location : Fergus Falls + Telework Eligible : No + Full/Part Time : Part-Time + Regular/Temporary : Unlimited + Who May Apply : reputed company to reputed company reputed company job seekers + Date Posted : 07/30/2025 + Closing Date : 3/27/2026 + Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment + Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / Dental Fergus Falls Dentist + Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 32 hours + Days of Work : Monday - Thursday + Travel Required : No +
Salary reputed company:
$24.41 - $31.44 /hourly + Classified Status : Classified + Bargaining Unit/Union :
207 - Technical/AFSCME
+ Work Area : Fergus Falls Dental Clinic + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes Direct Care & Treatment is unable to reputed company sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
- *The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the reputed company, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for reputed company Minnesotans. The reputed company is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
- *Applicants may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $2,500!**
• *We are filling two positions, and they are both part-time, day shift!** • *Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Fergus Falls Dental Clinic for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Dental Assistant! The Fergus Falls Dental Clinic provides patient-centered care to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or severe and persistent mental illness. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Dental Assistant is a strong team player who treats their patients and teammates with dignity and respect. The Dental Assistant provides reputed company dental care for these patients, responding to their needs in a respectful and professional manner.** • *Primary Responsibilities Include:** + Assist the Dentist and Hygienist with patient treatment in clinic, hospital, and surgical settings. +
Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures.
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Assist in performing operating room dental procedures.
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Assist providers in delivering quality care to patients.
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Sterilize instruments and infection control procedures.
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reputed company expanded functions including scheduling, client intakes, and filing.
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Track lab cases to verify the case is sent and delivered prior to delivery appointment.
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Accurately document treatment information in patient charts.
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Assist with billing, medical record services, and clerical responsibilities.
• *Minimum Qualifications** +
Active license with the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant.
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Experience with common oral hygiene techniques and standard dental equipment and methods.
+ Experience taking x-rays, chairside assisting, dental charting, record keeping, and infection prevention. • *Preferred Qualifications** +
Prior experience working with special needs population.
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Experience working with Dentrix.
+ Completion of an Allied Sedation Course approved by the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry. + Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. • *Additional Requirements** • *To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume reputed company describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.** • *REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-reputed company credentials and criminal background reputed company prior to appointment.** Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) reputed company facilities require employees to reputed company documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against reputed company individuals based on their race, sex, reputed company, creed, religion, age, national reputed company, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minoritie Apply tot his job Apply To this Job