Licensed Dental Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $27.80–$41.70 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in Minnesota post a median of $32.58 an hour, the middle half $32.58–$32.83, across 33 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in Minnesota earn a median of $31.38 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
Find your purpose as a Licensed Dental Assistant at our CentraCare Dental Clinic ! 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 setting within a large, integrated hospital facility, the Rice Memorial Hospital.
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. 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!
In this position you would provide 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.
Schedule
- Casual - pick-up shifts, no guaranteed hours
- Monday-Thursday (8AM-4:30PM), Fridays (8AM-1PM)
Pay
- Starting pay begins at $29.99 per hour and increases with experience
- Pay range: $27.80 per hour to $41.70 per hour
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program.
- New grads are welcome to apply!
- Licensed by the State of Minnesota
- Current CPR Certification
The CentraCare - Dental Clinic is a collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry ’s community outreach programs.
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.
From CentraCare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CentraCare
CentraCare is a health system based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with hospitals, clinics and senior care across central Minnesota.
Based in St. Cloud, MNHires in MinnesotaPay on its listings: 60.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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