Dental Assistant

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid holidays

160 hrs PTO in first year

Employer-paid medical & dental

401(k) after 1 year

Job summary

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center is seeking a motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our growing practice. This fast-paced clinic emphasizes excellent clinical care and a positive patient experience from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will have CPR certification, a dental assisting degree, and experience in oral surgery or dental assisting. We offer competitive pay, holidays, generous PTO, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and 401(k) eligibility after one year.

Qualifications

• CPR Certification required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Dental Assisting Degree required.
• Oral surgery or dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during oral and facial procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatment and review medical histories.
• Monitor and recover patients following IV sedation.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and surgical instruments.
• Take CBCT and Panorex images.
• Ensure proper sterilization and infection control standards.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assisting Degree

Job description

Dental Assistant -Oral Surgery

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center is seeking a motivated and dependable Oral Surgery Assistant to join our growing practice. This role is ideal for a team-oriented professional. We are a fast-paced clinic who takes pride in our excellent clinical care and creating a positive patient experience from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeons during oral and facial procedures
• Prepare patients for treatment and review medical histories
• Monitor and recover patients following IV sedation
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and surgical instruments
• Take CBCT and Panorex images
• Ensure proper sterilization and infection control standards

Qualifications

• CPR Certification
• High School Diploma
• Dental Assisting Degree
• Oral surgery or dental assisting experience preferred

Ideal Candidate

• Professional, compassionate, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, self-motivated, and accountable
• Familiarity with dental software is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour (based on experience)

• Paid holidays

• Generous paid time off: 160 hours of PTO in your first year

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (employer-paid)

• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after one year of employment

Why River Ridge?

We value our team and recognize that your work drives our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a supportive, patient-focused environment.