Compassionate Dental Assistant: Chairside & Patient Care

Independence Dental Services; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Dental Services seeks a friendly, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to support the dentist with chairside procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and help maintain a clean, organized clinical environment. The role emphasizes patient comfort and smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, updating records, sterilization per OSHA and CDC guidelines, scheduling, billing support, and accurate charting. CDA/RDA preferred and X-ray credentials are encouraged.

Qualifications

• CertifiedDentalAssistant (CDA) or RDA preferred.
• X-ray certification may be required or preferred depending on state regulations.
• Experience with patient management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Compassionate, patient-focused team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist during procedures (e.g., fillings, extractions, crowns, root canals).
• Hand instruments to the dentist and anticipate procedural needs.
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment.

Skills

Chairside support

Patient care

Multitasking

Communication

Team-oriented

Education

CDA or RDA certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Patient management software

Job description

Independence Dental Services seeks a friendly, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to support the dentist with chairside procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and help maintain a clean, organized clinical environment. The role emphasizes patient comfort and smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, updating records, sterilization per OSHA and CDC guidelines, scheduling, billing support, and accurate charting. CDA/RDA preferred and X-ray credentials are encouraged.