Licensed Dental Assistant

Part-Time Licensed Dental Assistant

Fridays & Saturdays | Dodge Center, MN

Overview

We are looking for a dependable, skilled Licensed Dental Assistant to join our small private practice on Fridays and Saturdays.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced dental assistant who wants consistent part-time hours, a second dental position, or a schedule that complements a Monday–Thursday job.

We are a patient-focused general dental practice serving adults and children. Our goal is to provide excellent dentistry in a friendly, organized environment where patients are treated like people, not numbers.

You will work closely with the dentist throughout the day and play an important role in keeping clinical care efficient, organized, and comfortable for patients.

Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays

Hours: Approximately 16 hours per weekPay: $28-32 per hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during general dental procedures
• Assist with composite restorations, crowns and bridges, removable prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontal treatment, and simple extractions
• Practice efficient four-handed dentistry and anticipate the dentist’s needs during treatment
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, anesthetic, materials, and equipment before procedures
• Take high-quality diagnostic dental radiographs within Minnesota licensure requirements
• Assist with digital intraoral scanning
• Record medical histories, vital signs, clinical information, and treatment details accurately
• Maintain accurate patient information in Curve Hero
• Provide clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions
• Clean, disinfect, and turn over treatment rooms efficiently
• Process, package, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments
• Maintain excellent OSHA, CDC, HIPAA, and infection-control standards
• Keep treatment rooms stocked and organized
• Monitor clinical supplies and communicate when materials need to be reordered
• Assist with patient flow and help the front office when needed

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistant status preferred
• Current dental radiology credentials as required by Minnesota law
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and general dentistry procedures
• Comfortable assisting with restorative dentistry, crown procedures, pediatric care, periodontal treatment, and extractions
• Experience with digital radiography and intraoral scanning is a plus
• Experience with Curve Hero or another dental practice-management system is helpful, but not required
• Strong understanding of sterilization, aseptic technique, and infection prevention
• Reliable, punctual, and organized
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Strong communication skills with both patients and coworkers

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who does more than simply pass instruments.

The right assistant takes ownership of the clinical environment, prepares ahead, keeps rooms stocked, notices what needs to be done, and helps the day run smoothly.

Because we are a smaller private practice, every team member matters. We value reliability, efficiency, professionalism, kindness, and a willingness to keep learning.

If you are looking for a consistent Friday and Saturday position where you can be an important part of the practice, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Work Location: In person