Join Our Team as a Licensed Dental Assistant! Are you a Licensed Dental Assistant looking for a fun, fulfilling, and rewarding career in pediatric dentistry? We’re excited to welcome a motivated LDA to our beautiful St. Paul and Fridley locations! This is a fantastic opportunity to put your expanded functions to use while making a positive impact in the lives of children every day. This position will be for Monday and Friday. Who We Are: MPDA is a specialty dental practice certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. We provide expert pediatric dental care for infants, toddlers, children, pre-teens, and teens at our 4 locations throughout the Twin Cities, including St. Paul, Fridley, North Oaks, and Eagan. Our gentle and compassionate team of pediatric specialists have been delivering high-quality pediatric dental care tailored to the unique needs of growing smiles since 1965. Job Responsibilities: * Assisting Pediatric Dentists: Provide chairside assistance to pediatric dentists during exams, treatments, and procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. * Patient Preparation: Prepare treatment areas, sterilize and set up necessary instruments and equipment. Ensure patient comfort by explaining procedures and addressing any concerns. * Radiographs: Take dental X-rays while following safety protocols for pediatric patients. Ensure the accurate positioning and technique for high-quality images. * Sterilization & Infection Control: Maintain high standards of sterilization and infection control protocols, ensuring that all dental instruments and equipment are properly sanitized and safe for use. * Expanded Functions: Utilize your expanded functions as permitted by Minnesota state law, including taking impressions, placing dental sealants, performing coronal polishing, and applying fluoride treatments. * Patient Education: Educate children and their parents on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions. Provide guidance on nutrition and the importance of regular dental visits. * Managing Patient Flow: Ensure that the patient flow remains efficient by managing appointment schedules, assisting with patient transitions between procedures, and keeping wait times minimal. * Documentation & Recordkeeping: Accurately record patient information, including medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations. * Behavior Management Support: Assist in managing anxious or uncooperative pediatric patients with calming techniques, distraction methods, and appropriate behavioral guidance during procedures. * Collaboration with Team Members: Work closely with pediatric dentists, hygienists, office staff, and parents to create a supportive, compassionate environment that prioritizes the well-being of young patients. We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment, flexible work hours with no evenings or weekends required, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits packages. New grads welcome! MPDA participates in E-Verify We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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