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Assist Patients and Providers&mdash;Join Southside Community Health Services as an Unlicensed Dental AssistantSouthside Community Health Services (SCHS) is seeking an Unlicensed Dental Assistant to support our dental team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered oral healthcare. This role contributes to an integrated care environment by assisting dental providers, supporting efficient clinic operations, and helping remove barriers to oral health services for the diverse South Minneapolis community we serve..About the RoleThe Unlicensed Dental Assistant supports dental providers during clinical procedures and helps maintain smooth daily clinic operations. This position plays an important role in ensuring efficient patient flow, maintaining equipment and supplies, and providing education that promotes oral health and positive patient experiences.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist dental providers during clinical procedures and prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care</li><li>Support efficient patient flow and help ensure timely delivery of dental services</li><li>Provide oral health education and instructions to patients as directed by dental providers</li><li>Maintain dental equipment, instruments, and supplies and assist with routine maintenance</li><li>Complete required documentation and electronic dental record tasks in a timely manner</li><li>Participate in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement activities</li><li>Support a collaborative, team-based approach to integrated patient care</li><li>Assist with additional duties as assigned to support clinic operations</li></ul>What You Bring<ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment</li><li>Cultural awareness and ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds</li><li>Commitment to the SCHS mission and values</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Dental Assisting diploma/degree or at least two (2) years of experience as an unlicensed dental assistant</li><li>Current CPR certification</li><li>Experience using electronic dental record systems</li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish or Somali) preferred</li></ul>Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>403(b) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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