Lead with Purpose: Become Our Licensed Dental Assistant at SCHS!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Southside Community Health Services (SCHS) is a trusted nonprofit clinic in the heart of South Minneapolis, seeking a passionate and organized leader to join our mission-driven team. Guided by our commitment to improving health through exceptional care, barrier-free access, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles, we’re seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant for our new clinic.

**THIS ROLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $2,000 HIRING BONUS**

Why Work with Us?

Be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization.
Make a meaningful impact on patients and the community.
Collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team.

About the Role

The Licensed Dental Assistant assures high-quality customer/patient service, quality dental care and administrative support. Responsible to provide chair-side support to the dentists, hygienists and therapists providing primary care dental services to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare clients and treatment operatory for dental service.
Review client’s medical history.
Assist with charting.
Assist dentist chair-side with all dental procedures.
Assist with informed consent.
Set up trays for dental treatment.
Perform expanded duties as required; child prophies, placing sealants, take radiographs as prescribed, place and remove rubber damns, etc.
Follow procedures to maintain infection control.
Stock and clean dental operatory.
Wrap and sterilize dental instruments.
Assist in maintaining dental equipment.
Inventory and store dental equipment and instruments/order supplies as needed.
Maintain registration by keeping up to date with necessary continuing education requirements.
Perform daily, weekly, monthly maintenance chores.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
Aid in training and supervision of dental assisting students and new assistants.
Cross train with receptionist position to answer phones, check in patients, assist with patient registration paperwork, confirm appointments, scan documents into the patient chart, upload radiographs into the patient chart, all while maintaining patient privacy.
Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Skills and Qualities:

Confidence, professional judgment, and grace under pressure.
Works well both independently and as part of a team.
Exceptional communication skills.
Flexibility--nimble in response to an evolving workload.
Ability to exhibit good rapport with clients of varying ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic status.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Commitment to the SCHS mission and staff values.

Experience and Requirements:

Diploma or degree in Dental Assisting
Current MN dental assistant license in good standing
CPR certified
Experience in dental scheduling using the Dentrix electronic dental records system preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Position Details and Benefits

This is a Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Hourly, Non-Exempt position with a pay range of $30 – 33/hour depending on experience and qualifications. Expected hours are 40 hours per week.

**This position is eligible for signing bonus**

Benefits Include:

Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans.
Dental, Vision and Accident Coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Long-Term Disability (LTD).
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD).
Employer paid Kavira Membership-Based Healthcare membership.
Wellness benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, Woliba Wellness and Calm.
Generous PTO program.

Join our team and enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally!

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional medical clinic environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical demands include:

Maintain a stationary position for extended periods while performing essential job duties.
Movement throughout the clinic, including moving between different areas to perform essential duties.
Occasionally position oneself to retrieve items or perform certain tasks.
Must be able to operate typical office equipment such as computers, fax machines, copiers, and telephones, as well as instruments commonly found in a dental clinic (e.g., diagnostic tools, dental devices).
Requires effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, clients, or patients and to complete necessary documentation.
Move items within the clinic (e.g., dental supplies, equipment) weighing up to 20 lbs and carry short distances of 10 yards or less.
Assist patients of varying body sizes onto or off exam tables.
Occasionally ascend/descend stairs, ladders to retrieve items.
This position may involve exposure to X-ray radiation, nitrous oxide (N₂O), and other typical substances used in a dental office environment.
Discern test results, x-ray results and distinguish physical cues on patients, such as changes in appearance or condition.
Discern odor of dental decay or alcohol impairment on patients.

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

SCHS offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive, and rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Southside Community Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation can be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

403(b)
403(b) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Wellness program

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