Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO: 160 hours first year

Medical & dental coverage (employer)

401(k) eligibility after 1 year

Job summary

River Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Center is seeking a motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our growing practice. You will assist oral surgeons during procedures, prepare patients, and manage rooms and instruments to uphold exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate is professional, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team, with CPR certification and a dental assisting degree. Familiarity with dental software is a plus in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Dental Assisting Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Dental software

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.