Dental Assistant Full-Time

Families First Pediatrics; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Families First Pediatrics in West Jordan, UT is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinical operations, assist in procedures, take X-rays, manage sterilization, and engage with patients and parents. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and may offer training for those with experience or willingness to learn Dentrix Ascend and Sensei.

Join a professional orthodontic team dedicated to creating healthy smiles while providing competitive compensation, benefits including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year dental/orthodontic experience preferred; training available.
• Professional verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dental procedures and sterilization.
• Tray set-ups and equipment preparation.
• Greet patients and communicate instructions to patients/parents.
• Take X-rays, photos, and impressions.
• Maintain clean, stocked operatories and sterilization areas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient rapport

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Sensei

Job description

Position: Dental Assistant Location: West Jordan, UT

Type: Full-Time

Shift: 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Schedule and assigned clinic may vary depending on operational needs.

About Us:

At Families First Pediatrics, we are dedicated to enhancing lives by creating stunning smiles. Our cutting-edge dental practice specializes in helping patients achieve optimal oral health and confidence through dental treatments. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized care and building lasting relationships with our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in dental procedure and sterilization processes
• Tray set-ups
• Professionally greet and engage with patients
• Provide clear instructions to patients and parents
• Take X-rays, photos, and impressions
• Keep operatories, sterilization areas, and surgical equipment clean, maintained, and well stocked

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: one year of dental and/or orthodontic experience but willing to train the right person
• Professional verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport with patients, parents, doctors, and team members
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge or willingness to learn Dentrix Ascend and Sensei

Benefits for Full-Time employees:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• A supportive and positive team environment.

If you are an enthusiastic Dental Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact on our patients' lives, we encourage you to apply. We are excited to review your application and potentially welcome you to our team of orthodontic professionals dedicated to creating beautiful smiles and boosting confidence.

Families First Pediatrics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.