All required qualifications must be documented on application materials. Required Qualifications:
-Graduate from accredited dental assisting course
-Currently *DANB certified and Licensed as a Dental Assistant in Minnesota.
-Nitrous Oxide Certified **
-Able to demonstrate working knowledge of dental materials and procedures in child dental assisting.
-Experience working with children or minors in a Dental setting. -Advanced oral and written communication skills -Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships. -Work effectively in a team environment. -Work independently with minimal supervision. -Respond calmly and effectively to sensitive and difficult situations. -Concentrate and pay close attention to details. -Utilize time management concepts and maximize time effectively. -Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of work load assignments -Exceptional patient and customer service skills; ability to work successfully with minor patients and their parents/guardiansâ‹
* A trainee option (4 month maximum) is possible if time is needed to obtain DANB certification. ** A trainee option (4 month maximum) is possible if time is needed to obtain Nitrous Oxide Certification. This MUST be done within 4 months of hire date or person will no longer be qualified to hold position and the position will be terminated.
Preferred Qualifications:
-More than 2 years of experience in Pediatric Dentistry clinic or work experience in Pediatric Dentistry in general clinic or hospital is highly preferred
-Experience taking digital radiographs
-Experience training/teaching others in a Dental environment (Assistants, Dentists, students, etc).
-Experience in communicating and interpersonal skills.
-Must be able to work well under pressure and work and resolve issues independently.
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