Dental Assistant - General

Real Life Dental; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Life Dental in Westlake is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our caring team. You will assist the dentist, prepare rooms and instruments, take X-rays where permitted, and maintain sterile standards while helping patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.

We value teamwork, professionalism, and a positive patient experience. Previous dental assisting experience and credentials are preferred, as are CPR/BLS certification and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental assisting certification/credentials preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Warm, friendly, and compassionate personality.
• Professional and dependable.
• Great communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with clinical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Take dental X-rays as permitted by state regulations.
• Maintain excellent sterilization and infection-control standards.
• Help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their visit.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Work closely with our dentist and dental team.
• Keep the clinical environment clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Assist with scheduling and other office duties when needed.

Skills

Great communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Compassionate

Education

Dental assisting certification/credentials preferred

CPR/BLS certification preferred

Job description

Are you a friendly, caring, and dependable dental professional who loves making patients feel comfortable and cared for?

We’re looking for a Dental Assistant to join our wonderful team here at Real Life Dental | Westlake! We value teamwork, kindness, professionalism, and creating a positive experience for every patient who walks through our doors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist with clinical procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
• Take dental X-rays as permitted by state regulations
• Maintain excellent sterilization and infection-control standards
• Help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their visit
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Work closely with our dentist and dental team
• Keep the clinical environment clean, organized, and welcoming
• Assist with scheduling and other office duties when needed

What we are looking for:

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred
• Dental assisting certification/credentials preferred
• CPR/BLS certification preferred
• Warm, friendly, and compassionate personality
• Professional and dependable
• Great communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care

Come Grow With Us!

If you're looking for a fun, supportive, and professional dental family where your hard work is appreciated, we’d love to meet you!