Dental Assistant – Full-Time with Growth & Benefits

Utah Navajo Health System; Oljeto (Moonlight Water) (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO leave

Vacation leave

12 paid Holidays

Medical insurance for employees and/de

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Dental coverage (optional)

Short/long term disability (optional)

Job summary

Utah Navajo Health System (UNHS) seeks a Dental Assistant to join our Monument Valley, UT clinic. This full-time position supports dentists, sterilizes instruments, handles X-rays, patient records, and helps ensure efficient, compassionate care in a dynamic team environment.

The ideal candidate has formal Dental Assistant training or equivalent on-the-job experience, a strong customer-service mindset, and the ability to multi-task while following established procedures.

Qualifications

• Formal Dental Assistant training or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Must have an excellent work history and customer service mindset.
• Ability to assist other staff when help is needed.
• Team-oriented and able to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, sterilize/disinfect instruments, set up trays, assist dentist.
• Record medical/dental histories and vital signs.
• Expose dental diagnostic X-rays.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts; mount casts.
• Perform digital scans and pour/trim study casts.
• Fabricate temporary restorations and removable appliances.
• Assist in dental emergencies and patient hygiene instruction.
• Polish teeth and apply fluoride; maintain clinical records.
• Perform X-Rays for dental patients and ensure safety.
• Support team with additional tasks as requested.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Dental Assistant training

Job description

Utah Navajo Health System (UNHS) seeks a Dental Assistant to join our Monument Valley, UT clinic. This full-time position supports dentists, sterilizes instruments, handles X-rays, patient records, and helps ensure efficient, compassionate care in a dynamic team environment.

The ideal candidate has formal Dental Assistant training or equivalent on-the-job experience, a strong customer-service mindset, and the ability to multi-task while following established procedures.