Job Description
Job Description
Licensed Dental Assistant – Bring Smiles to Life in Coon Rapids, MN!
Are you a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) who enjoys working with children and thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
Our well-established and growing pediatric dental practice in Coon Rapids, MN, is dedicated to making every child’s visit to the dentist a positive, enjoyable experience. From our warm and colorful office to our friendly team, everything we do is designed with kids in mind.
Why Kids (and Our Team) Love Us:
- A fun, welcoming clinic built just for children
- A caring team that works together with positivity and respect
- Passionate doctors and staff committed to gentle, high-quality care
- An environment where laughter, learning, and compassion come together
What We’re Looking For:
A licensed dental assistant who is organized, upbeat, and genuinely enjoys working with children. Someone who values teamwork, brings a caring touch to their work, and is excited to be part of a practice that truly makes a difference.
What You’ll Love About This Role:
- Helping children feel confident and comfortable during their dental visits
- Building meaningful connections with patients, families, and teammates
- Being part of a mission-driven practice that prioritizes kindness and quality
- Opportunities for professional growth in a positive and encouraging setting
If you’re ready to bring your skills—and your heart—to a place that values both, apply today. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Compensation:
$21 - $33 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
- Assure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
- Answer any questions the patient may have about dental hygiene, schedule appointments for patient care follow up, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums, after procedures
- Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment
- Get treatment rooms ready for examination and procedures by equipping them with necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and organize sterilized instruments, supplies, and materials for dental procedures
- Chairside assist dentists and hygienists during examinations and treatments
- Perform pediatric prophylaxis (Pedo Prophies)
- Float assist across rooms as needed
- Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and postoperative care
- Record vital signs, update medical histories, and maintain accurate patient records
- Sterilize and disinfect equipment and maintain infection control standards
- Schedule follow-up appointments and provide clear treatment explanations to patients
Qualifications:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are preferred
- Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary
- Must possess a current state license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
- Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required
- 3 years of dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant
What We’re Looking For
- Current Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) certification in Minnesota (or eligible soon)
- Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program (CODA)
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Experience using dental software and digital radiography
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- A warm, team-first attitude and a commitment to patient comfort and care
About Company
Our Core Values
- Maturity
- Integrity
- Positivity and Humor
- Team Attitude
- Customer Service
Philosophy
We provide the highest standard of personalized patient care while having fun, creating an inviting atmosphere, and building a lifetime of confidence and healthy dental habits. We treat each child as if they were our own.
Visit our website at: https://dentalkidds.com/
Office locations:
- Blaine, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Hudson, WI
- New Richmond, WI