Licensed Dental Assistant | Rice Memorial Hospital Dental Clinic

Find your purpose as a Dental Assistant (Certified) at our CentraCare Dental Clinic within the Rice Memorial Hospital! 

We have recently made a few changes, and we are now under new leadership! This is proving to be a positive experience for our current staff and new hires too!

In this role, you will be able to be a part of the leading provider of rural healthcare in Minnesota. This is a unique Dental opportunity, allowing you to work in a cozy Dental Clinic setting within a large, integrated hospital facility. You will work with our Dental team to assist in making our patients’ experience a safe and enjoyable one. Our team environment is stable and supportive, and we treat our patients like family.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides chair side assistance to dental students, dental therapy students, faculty and/or licensed dental staff in any services rendered to patients. This includes assisting with chair side, laboratory, and x-ray procedures, as well as assigned duties.

“CentraCare Dental Clinic is an outreach site for the University of Minnesota Dental school. We combine teaching with providing dental care to the community. If you have a passion for teaching, or mentoring, and want to be part of a dynamic and fun team – look no further! We strive for excellence and professionalism as we support our dental students through their rotation while providing great dental care to the underserved.” -Janice P, Dental Clinic Manager

HOURS:

• Enjoy the perfect daytime hours you are seeking. 35 hours a week. No weekends!
• Monday – Thursday 8am – 4:30pm, Friday’s 8am-1pm (Get an early head start to your weekend!)

WAGES & BENEFITS:

CentraCare provides a competitive hourly wage with an outstanding benefits package.

This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of up to $2.500, plus $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates. 

• Entry level to a Certified Dental Assistant position would start at $21+/hourly, Experience within the field would increase that starting rate, just apply to inquire and learn more!
• $2,500 Hiring Bonus!
• $5,000 Relocation Bonus (eligibility)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401-K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Supportive Management and Staff
• No Nights or Weekends!

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program.
• New grads are welcome to apply! Come be a part of our growing team. We look forward to helping you enjoy the wonderful field of dentistry!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a dental office or clinic preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensed by the State of Minnesota. Required and
• Current CPR Certification. Required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess and demonstrate high level clinical skills and patient care techniques. Upon Hire

The CentraCare – Dental Clinic is a collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry’s community outreach programs.

“You have a really nice team here and everyone works well together.” 

• U. of M. Dental Student

To be eligible for recruitment incentives you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous CentraCare/Carris employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. CentraCare pay promotions to include but not limited to, Sign-On, Relocation, and Student Loan Repayment Program may be discontinued at any time due to business needs. Bonus amounts may differ based on full time and part time status. 

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

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