What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - Periodontics - $1,500 SOB position at Land of Lakes Endodontics?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Periodontal Dental Assistant to support our periodontist in providing high-quality periodontal and implant care. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable in periodontal procedures, and committed to excellent patient care and infection control standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist the periodontist during periodontal surgeries and procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and ensure proper sterilization of instruments and equipment
- Take and process dental radiographs
- Mix and prepare dental materials (cements, impression materials, sutures, membranes)
- Perform suctioning, retraction, and instrument transfer during procedures
- Educate patients on periodontal disease, post-op care, and oral hygiene instructions
- Document clinical notes accurately in the dental software
- Assist with scheduling, treatment coordination, and case presentations as needed
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control regulations
- Manage inventory and restock clinical supplies
- Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Dental Assistant license with the state of MN
- 1 years of Dental Assisting experience (perio preferred)
- Familiarity with dental software systems
- Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a high-level clinical setting
We Offer
- $1,500 Sign on Bonus
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- And More!
Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to improving patients’ oral health through compassionate care and cutting-edge technology!
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30