Medical Assistant jobs at Hennepin County Library - 37 jobs

Are you a licensed Dental Assistant committed to partnering to create a healthier community? Consider joining us at the modern, recently expanded and remodeled NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center! This growing team is seeking Dental Assistants who are comfortable and skilled in working with patients of all ages, from infants to elderly, proficient in all expanded functions, and who are committed to maintaining high infection control standards. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team of culturally responsive and compassionate professionals. We offer excellent benefits including a pension plan, health and dental insurance, 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Whether you're a new grad or an experienced licensed dental assistant, if you are an organized, strong communicator, with the ability to take direction and provide feedback in a professional manner, we encourage you to apply! Learn more about NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center here. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Find us here at upcoming career fairs! Location and hours: These positions are located at the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411 with the potential to work at the satellite clinic at 800 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411. Clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and one Saturday every other month 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Work hours will vary. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About these position types: These are full-time, benefit earning positions. These positions are internally classified as a Dental Assistant. Click here to view the job classification specification. In these positions, you will: * Assist chairside with diagnostic, oral surgery, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, and restorative procedures. * Perform all allowable expanded functions such as digital radiographs, impressions, and bite registrations, mechanically polish teeth, place sealants, and fabricate temporary crowns, monitor or administer, if applicable, patients that are induced under nitrous dioxide (N2O). * Deliver a high-level of service to guests. * Demonstrate competency in electronic dental records and other computer systems. * Maintain dental department areas in compliance with dental department directives and protocols as well as clinic policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, and safety issues. * Perform appointment scheduling, charting, and equipment maintenance. * Assist with periodontal charting, room turnover, and provide patient education. Need to have: * Completion of an accredited program as a Dental Assistant. * Possession of a valid license or eligible for licensure as a Dental Assistant by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry; must pass the Dental Assistant exam within six months after employment. Nice to have: * Experience: * Providing culturally sensitive care to patients of diverse ages, ethnicities, and countries of origin. * Working with diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, including patients with limited or no English proficiency. * Using Epic Wisdom to enter and retrieve EDR patient data quickly and efficiently. * Working with MiPacs x-ray software. * Working with HIPAA security and privacy compliance. * Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service. * Ability to: * Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. * Prepare, clean, and properly handle dental equipment and instruments. * Follow proper Infection Control and Health & Safety procedures and adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). * Demonstrate respect and appreciation for the diversity of co-workers and clients regardless of race, age, gender, disability, values, lifestyle perspectives, or interests. * Effectively communicate with department staff, health care center staff, patients, interpreters, and the community while maintaining discretion and confidentiality. * Understand instructions, both verbally and in writing. Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English, especially Hmong and Spanish, are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties. About the department: NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive, integrated, holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy, environmentally safe, and economically stable, self-reliant community. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Watch this video for application best practices and tips. These positions will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until the positions are filled. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Kristin Checco ************************** Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including: * Meaningful work * Public service * Competitive pay * Work-life balance * Generous benefits * Opportunities to grow * Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Employee Benefits Summary Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility. If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here. 01 These positions are located at the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411 with the potential to work at the satellite clinic at 800 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411. Clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and one Saturday every other month 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Work hours will vary. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? * Yes * No 02 Have you completed an accredited dental assistant program? * Yes * No 03 Do you have a valid license as a dental assistant by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry or are you eligible for licensure within six months of employment? * Yes * No 04 Please list your current Minnesota Board of Dentistry license information and the expiration date. If you do not have a Minnesota Board of Dentistry License, type "None" in the space provided. 05 How many years of experience do you have providing culturally sensitive care to patients of diverse ages, ethnicities, and countries of origin? * I do not have this experience * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more, but less than 2 years * 2 years or more, but less than 3 years * 3 years or more, but less than 4 years * 4 years or more, but less than 5 years * 5 years or more 06 Describe your experience providing culturally sensitive care to patients of diverse ages, ethnicities, and countries of origin, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 07 Do you have experience working with diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, including patients with limited or no English proficiency? * Yes * No 08 Describe your experience working with diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, including patients with limited or no English proficiency, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 09 Do you have experience using Epic Wisdom to enter and retrieve EDR patient data quickly and efficiently? * Yes * No 10 Describe your experience using Epic Wisdom to enter and retrieve EDR patient data quickly and efficiently, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 11 Do you have experience working with HIPAA security and privacy compliance? * Yes * No 12 Describe your experience working with HIPAA security and privacy compliance, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 13 In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent: * American Sign Language * Amharic * Arabic * Bosnian * Cantonese * Croatian * Hmong * Khmer * Lakota/Dakota/Nakota * Lao * Mandarin * Ojibwe * Oromo * Russian * Spanish * Somali * Vietnamese * Other American Indian language(s) * Other * None of the above 14 If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate which language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent. 15 Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods. * College or university (job board, career services, or instructor) * Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.) * Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources) * Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee * Hennepin County job notification emails * Indeed.com * Job fair or networking event * LinkedIn * Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.) * Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.) * Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.) * hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com 16 For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source. Required Question Employer Hennepin County Address Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487 Phone ************ Website ****************************