Licensed Dental Assistant (Periodontics) - The Periodontal Center - Hudson, WI

The Periodontal Center is a privately owned practice, with offices in Hudson WI and Woodbury MN, dedicated to providing exceptional comprehensive care in a patient-focused environment. We are currently looking for an energetic individual to join our supportive and skilled team as a Licensed Dental Assistant.
This is a 32-hour/week (fulltime) position, working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, primarily in our Hudson WI location.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist the periodontist during exams, surgeries, and procedures
Gather and record patient's medical history; take x-rays and intraoral images as needed
Chart patient exam findings
Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials as needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Required skills include:

Current Dental Assistant license in MN
Proven experience as a dental assistant is desired, experience in periodontics or oral surgery in a plus
Excellent communication and patient care skills
Good computer skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Additional certification or training is an asset (i.e., Minnesota Dental Assistant License, Nitrous Certification, Allied Sedation)

The Periodontal Center offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Life, Disability, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave/Wellness Days, Uniform Allowance, Periodontal and Oral Surgery Services, and Paid Holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Uniform allowance
Wellness program

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental Assistin: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

MN Dental Assisting license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Hudson, WI 54016 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Hudson, WI 54016: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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