Dental Assistant

Missoula Pediatric Dentistry; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Modern facilities and technology

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Missoula Pediatric Dentistry in Missoula, MT is hiring a dental assistant who thrives on patient care and teamwork. You will support patients across the visit, assist with radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help keep the treatment room clean and organized.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and clear communication, with opportunities to grow as the practice adopts modern technology and a diverse patient base.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, per state requirements.
• 6+ months of dental assistant experience.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• CODA-accredited program (preferred).
• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills.
• Integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Familiar with charting, records and scheduling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong dentistry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document dental care services by charting patient records.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient centered working environment.

Skills

Dental assisting

Professionalism

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Active dental assistant license

CODA accredited program (preferred)

Job description

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document dental care services by charting patient records
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient centered working environment

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant
• CPR or BLS certification
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Comfortable with software used for charting, records, and scheduling
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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