Licensed Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Licensed Dental Assistant role is onsite in Fergus Falls, MN. Pay is $25.50–$31.00 per hour. The posting describes a collaborative, patient-focused team working to improve access to dental care in the community. The assistant supports dentists during patient care and procedures, helps patients understand oral hygiene and post-procedure care, and maintains accurate records and a clean clinical environment. The role contributes to a positive patient experience and coordinated dental care.

What you'll do

• Assist dentists with chairside patient care and prepare dental materials
• take and develop dental X-rays as required
• educate patients on oral hygiene and post-procedure care
• maintain a clean, organized clinical environment and follow infection-control protocols
• document patient care and treatment plans in the electronic health record
• collaborate with the dental team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed dental assistant

fergus falls mn

apple tree dental

dental care

chairside assistance

dental x-rays

patient education

infection control

no nights

no weekends

$25.50–$31/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work hours, paid time off, six paid holidays, up to 12 hours of paid continuing education annually, 401(k) matching up to 3%, medical, dental, and vision options, disability coverage, and scrub allowance.

Why this role

Requires an active Minnesota Licensed Dental Assistant credential, completion of an accredited dental assisting course, DANB certification or equivalent state jurisprudence qualification for specified tasks, and current CPR (BLS) certification. The posting states no nights or weekends.

About the employer

Apple Tree Dental is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.