Dental Assistant

McConnell Dental Care; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-focused dental practice in Tooele, Utah as a Dental Assistant. You'll work in a supportive environment that values kindness, teamwork, and high-quality care. Responsibilities include assisting during dental procedures, managing inventory, and ensuring a positive patient experience while contributing to a friendly office atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Skills required include chairside assisting, communication, adaptability, and time management.
• Ability to manage dental procedures and patient interaction in a calm environment.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for dental procedures.
• Assist the dentist during treatments and procedures.
• Handle sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Ability to stay calm

Tools

Digital x-ray technology

Job description

Join Our Team at McConnell Dental Care – We’re Hiring a Dental Assistant!

Are you a compassionate, motivated Dental Assistant looking for a practice that feels like home? McConnell Dental Care is a small, family-focused dental office where people come first—our patientsandour team.

We’re on the lookout for someone who values kindness, teamwork, and high-quality care. Our patients are truly wonderful, and our doctors are supportive, down-to-earth, and genuinely enjoy working side by side with their team.

Responsibilities

Duties

• Greet and prepare patients for dental procedures in a friendly, professional manner
• Assist the dentist chairside during a variety of procedures (fillings, crowns, extractions, etc.)
• as needed
• Set up and break down treatment rooms before and after procedures, ensuring sterilization protocols are followed
• Take accurate patient vitals and update health history at each appointment
• Mix and handle dental materials (e.g., impression materials, cements, composites)
• Educate patients on post-op care and treatment instructions
• Document treatment notes accurately in the patient's chart
• Track lab cases and ensure timely delivery and readiness
• Monitor inventory and notify team when supplies are low
• Follow all infection control and safety procedures
• Be a team player and assist wherever needed in the office

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

• Strong chairside assisting skills with knowledge of common dental procedures
• Excellent communication skills—able to clearly explain procedures and comfort patients
• Ability to anticipate the dentist’s needs during procedures
• Skilled in taking and processing dental x-rays (digital preferred)
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control protocols
• Proficient in dental charting and basic understanding of dental terminology

Essential Skills

• Adaptable and quick to learn new tools, materials, or technologies
• Time management and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Gentle, patient-focused demeanor with a friendly and professional attitude
• Team-oriented with a willingness to help wherever needed
• Detail-oriented, especially with setting up trays, mixing materials, and recordkeeping
• Dependable and punctual with strong organizational habits
• Ability to stay calm and supportive during patient anxiety or emergencies

Additional Information

Expected hours: 33 – 39 per week

Join our team and contribute to creating positive experiences for our patients while advancing your career in the dental field!