Compassionate Dental Assistant - Patient Care Champion

Real Life Dental; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Life Dental in Westlake is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our caring team. You will assist the dentist, prepare rooms and instruments, take X-rays where permitted, and maintain sterile standards while helping patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.

We value teamwork, professionalism, and a positive patient experience. Previous dental assisting experience and credentials are preferred, as are CPR/BLS certification and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental assisting certification/credentials preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Warm, friendly, and compassionate personality.
• Professional and dependable.
• Great communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with clinical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Take dental X-rays as permitted by state regulations.
• Maintain excellent sterilization and infection-control standards.
• Help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their visit.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Work closely with our dentist and dental team.
• Keep the clinical environment clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Assist with scheduling and other office duties when needed.

Skills

Great communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Compassionate

Education

Dental assisting certification/credentials preferred

CPR/BLS certification preferred

Job description

Real Life Dental in Westlake is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our caring team. You will assist the dentist, prepare rooms and instruments, take X-rays where permitted, and maintain sterile standards while helping patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.

We value teamwork, professionalism, and a positive patient experience. Previous dental assisting experience and credentials are preferred, as are CPR/BLS certification and strong communication skills.