Dental Assistant: Modern Clinic, Growth & Mentorship

Missoula Pediatric Dentistry; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Modern facilities and technology

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Missoula Pediatric Dentistry in Missoula, MT is hiring a dental assistant who thrives on patient care and teamwork. You will support patients across the visit, assist with radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help keep the treatment room clean and organized.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and clear communication, with opportunities to grow as the practice adopts modern technology and a diverse patient base.

Qualifications

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

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

Dental assisting

Professionalism

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Active dental assistant license

CODA accredited program (preferred)

Job description

Missoula Pediatric Dentistry in Missoula, MT is hiring a dental assistant who thrives on patient care and teamwork. You will support patients across the visit, assist with radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and help keep the treatment room clean and organized.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and clear communication, with opportunities to grow as the practice adopts modern technology and a diverse patient base.