Dental Assistant

Peak Dental; Utah; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays and PTO

Dental benefits

401k with match

Continuing education

Overseas volunteer opportunities

Supportive, people-first culture

Job summary

Peak Dental in Utah is seeking a Dental Assistant to help the doctor chairside, maintain infection control, and ensure a clear, kind patient experience throughout every visit.

You will prepare rooms, assist for restorative and surgical treatments, take digital X-rays, chart in Open Dental, and support lab work and front-office tasks as needed.

The right candidate will be detail-oriented, team-focused, and tech-savvy, with a accredited assisting program and CPR/BLS and radiology certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited assisting program.
• CPR/BLS and radiology certification.
• 1+ year assisting experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork.
• Tech-savvy and calm in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms, instruments, and materials for each procedure.
• Assist chairside for restorative and surgical treatments.
• Take and process digital X-rays.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Chart accurately in Open Dental.
• Support lab cases, patient flow, and occasional front-office needs.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Radiology certification

1+ year assisting experience

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Tech-savvy

Education

Graduate of an accredited assisting program

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Meet Peak Dental

At Peak Dental, we elevate lives through dentistry done with precision, empathy, and purpose. We believe excellent care and genuine service go hand in hand — for our patients and our team. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and love meaningful work, you’ll thrive here.

Role Overview

As a Dental Assistant, you help every visit run smoothly, safely, and comfortably. You’ll support the doctor chairside, maintain high standards of sterilization, and create a patient experience defined by clarity and kindness.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms, instruments, and materials for each procedure
• Assist chairside for restorative and surgical treatments
• Take and process digital X-rays
• Maintain strict infection control standards
• Chart accurately in Open Dental
• Support lab cases, patient flow, and occasional front-office needs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited assisting program
• CPR/BLS and radiology certification
• 1+ year assisting experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork
• Tech-savvy and calm in a fast-paced environment

What Success Looks Like

• Procedures start on time and run efficiently
• Rooms and instruments stay prepared and compliant
• Charting is accurate and timely
• Patients feel informed and cared for
• The doctor and team feel supported throughout the day

Collaboration

• Participate in huddles and team meetings
• Coordinate with clinical and front office teams
• Share ideas that improve efficiency and patient care

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Dental benefits
• 401k with match
• Continuing education
• Overseas volunteer opportunities
• Supportive, people-first culture

Peak Dental Core Values

• Excellence — Bring your best, refine daily, and take pride in your craft.
• Efficiency — Work with clarity, purpose, and dependable follow-through.
• Growth — Stay humble, honest, and open to learning.
• Service — Lead with integrity and genuine care in every interaction.

If you want to grow in a practice that values both people and performance, we’d love to meet you.