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full-time 22 hours ago

Licensed Dental Assistant

Echo Family Dental, PA

945 Echo Dr SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
24 - 31/hr

About the Practice

N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software

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Job Description

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Licensed Dental Assistant to join our highly valued dental team. We are a private family dental practice committed to serving our patients and their individual dental needs. In this role, you will support our dentists in delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring smooth clinical operations. Your expertise in dental assisting, patient care, and infection control will contribute to creating a welcoming, efficient, and safe environment for all patients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally within a thriving dental practice committed to excellence and compassionate care.

Duties
Assist dentists during a variety of treatment procedures, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and more.

Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up dental equipment, and ensuring all supplies are ready for procedures.

Take dental X-rays using advanced imaging technology such as iTero scanning and CBCT images while adhering to HIPAA and infection prevention policies.

Manage patient records accurately using Dentrix software to ensure seamless documentation of medical history and treatment plans.

Educate patients on oral health care practices, post-treatment instructions, and preventive measures to promote long-term oral health.

Maintain clinical confidentiality policies by safeguarding patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Support dental sterilization procedures and infection control protocols.

Collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth patient flow, including greeting patients as a dental receptionist when needed and handing off to appointment scheduling.

Skills
Proficiency in dental assisting techniques with a strong understanding of dental terminology and anatomy knowledge.

Experience operating dental equipment such as X-ray machines, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools.

Familiarity with Dentrix and other software platforms.

Knowledge of infection prevention management, sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection control expertise.

Strong communication skills for effective patient care delivery and collaboration within the dental team.

Demonstrated ability to manage medical records securely while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.

Our office is open from Monday to Friday, with half Friday’s and summer hours May-September. Please send us your resume and professional references and join us in making a difference through exceptional patient care! We would love to meet you!

Pay: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 38.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Dental terminology
• Dentrix
• HIPAA
• Dental Assisting
• Teamwork

About Echo Family Dental, PA

Echo Family Dental, formerly Bryn Gardd Dental Care, has served Hutchinson and the surrounding community for more than 45 years. The practice emphasizes personalized, comfortable, patient-first care from an experienced and welcoming team. Services include preventive, restorative, cosmetic, pediatric, implant, and orthodontic care, including Invisalign treatment.

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