Dental Assistant — Modern Clinic, Growth & Mentorship

Salt Dental Partners; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Modern facilities and advanced tech

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to join our team in Missoula, MT. You will greet and support patients, assist with radiographs and impressions, and help prepare and sterilize the treatment area.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping and a clean, patient-centered environment. You will work closely with doctors and staff, contributing to a positive patient experience and high standards of care in a modern, tech-enabled practice.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant in the state.
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• CODA accredited dental assisting program completed (preferred).
• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Familiar with charting, records, and scheduling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document dental care services by charting patient records.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient-centered working environment.

Skills

Active license/registration

6+ months experience

CPR/BLS certification

Strong problem solving

Integrity and confidentiality

Excellent communication

Organized

Dental terminology knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

CODA accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dental charting software

Records and scheduling software

Job description

Salt Dental Partners is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to join our team in Missoula, MT. You will greet and support patients, assist with radiographs and impressions, and help prepare and sterilize the treatment area.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping and a clean, patient-centered environment. You will work closely with doctors and staff, contributing to a positive patient experience and high standards of care in a modern, tech-enabled practice.