Dental Assistant

Now offering $1,000 hiring bonus for Licensed Dental Assistants!!

Scenic Rivers Health Services is currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant to support our dental clinic in Cook, MN. This position will work closely with the dental providers to assist in procedures and perform certain oral treatments. Additional responsibilities will include floating between dental providers, sterilization and lab, and backup reception support. The schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday, 7:30am - 5pm. 

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

• Record patient dental and medical histories as well as treatment information in patient records using the EDR system
• Prepare patients and assist dental providers during procedures and dental emergencies
• Float between providers as necessary
• Perform applications of sealants, fluorides, and other dental agents for the prevention of dental decay
• Operate X-ray machines
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts
• Provide patient education to assist with developing and maintaining good oral hygiene
• Sterilize and prepare dental equipment prior to patient appointments
• Support an efficient flow of the office by quickly adjusting to appropriate needs throughout the day between chairside assisting and sterilization.

Full-time Benefits:

• 12 Annual Vacation Days, advancing to 20 annual vacation days
• 12 Annual Sick Days
• 7 Annual Holidays & 3 Personal Days
• $2,000 Annual Dental Benefit
• $50,000 Life Insurance and AD&D Benefit 
• Health Insurance options through Medica with Health Savings Account.
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan through American Funds
• Employee assistance program

To support our Full-time Licensed Dental Assistants, we also supply:

• CPR Certification
• 3 Annual Continuing Education Days
• $1,000 Annual Continuing Education Benefit
• Covered License Renewal Costs

*Unlicensed Dental Assistants receive reduced continuing education of 12 hours and $500.

Dental Assistant Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Team-centered approach
• Customer service oriented
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• MN Dental Assisting License preferred but not required
• 2-3 years experience in a dental assistant role preferred
• Experience with Epic Wisdom or other electronic dental records system is preferred
• New grads are welcome to apply!

About Us: Scenic Rivers Health Services is a Community Health Center and a Federally Qualified Health Center. Originally started as Cook Area Health Services in 1979, we’ve been expanding into new clinics and gaining new providers ever since. We currently serve an 8,300 square mile area with seven medical clinics and four dental clinics. Scenic Rivers Health Services is associated with critical access hospitals in Cook and Bigfork, allowing us to provide patient care 24 hours a day.

Culture Statement: At Scenic Rivers Health Services we strive for a positive culture. Teamwork is valued in a supportive environment to achieve optimal patient care. We encourage a strong work-life balance, with a positive mindset and respect for each other. All employees play a critical role in shaping a culture of accountability, ensuring they and their coworkers meet high standards, thus inspiring everyone on our team.