Required Qualifications (please detail all the required qualifications on your application materials):

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program
• Current State of Minnesota Dental Assistant License  *New Graduate/Trainee option below
• Certified as a Dental Assistant (DANB)   *Trainee option below
• Current CPR Certification
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations

Desired qualifications:

• Chairside and/or surgical experience in Prosthodontics with emphasis in Implants, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontic procedures or experience in Periodontics, Oral Radiology, or Oral Surgery
• Broad experience with knowledge of procedures and dental materials in all areas of Dentistry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work well in a team setting and with learner providers
• Must be able to multi task and adapt to changing work environment and work responsibilities
• Successful experience providing dental care to a diverse patient base
• Familiarity with computers, computer software, and electronic patient records

* New Graduate/Trainee option:

New graduates who are offered a Dental Assistant position at the School of Dentistry are hired with the expectation of State of Minnesota Licensure** is obtained within 4 months of hire.  

** State of Minnesota Licensure requires Minnesota Jurisprudence Exam, Dental Assistant Licensure Exam and Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Exam to apply for licensure.

Licensed Dental Assistants without DANB certification are encouraged to apply with expectation that DANB certification is obtained within 3 months of hire.

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