Dental Assistant (Part-Time)

All Nations; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Cross-training front desk duties

Job summary

All Nations Health Center in Missoula, Montana, seeks a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our culturally grounded, trauma-informed clinic serving Native American and underserved families.

You will assist dentists, handle radiographs, sterilization, and front desk duties, while helping improve access to care and creating a welcoming environment. Our four-day workweek supports work-life balance, with a strong team dedicated to prevention and community wellness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• X-ray certification preferred (if applicable in your state).
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Experience working with Native American, underserved, or culturally diverse populations preferred.
• Valid Montana Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during dental procedures.
• Room turnover and operatory setup.
• Sterilization and infection control.
• Taking radiographs and charting.
• Supporting patient flow and creating a positive patient experience.
• Providing oral health education and post-treatment instructions to patients.
• Assisting with front office duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient-centered care

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employee Status: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (may adjust based on clinic needs)

All Nations Health Center is seeking a compassionate, culturally responsive, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing dental team serving Native American and underserved families in Missoula, Montana.

This position is more than a dental assisting role — it is an opportunity to build relationships, improve access to oral healthcare, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our relatives and community members.

The Dental Assistant supports dental providers in delivering high-quality patient care within a culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and relative-centered care environment. This role assists with clinical procedures, patient preparation, sterilization, radiographs, patient education, and overall clinic operations while helping create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and families.

About the clinic

All Nations Health Center is an Urban Indian Health Organization dedicated to providing holistic, culturally responsive healthcare services to Native American and underserved populations.

Our dental clinic is the only urban clinic in Montana focused on delivering dental services specifically for the Native population. We are committed to reducing barriers to care, improving access to preventive services, and creating a welcoming environment where every patient feels respected, valued, and supported.

Our team values:

• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• Cultural humility and responsiveness
• Prevention and community wellness
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Relationship-centered care grounded in Indigenous values

What We Are Looking For

we are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about serving Native American families and underserved populations
• Compassionate and patient-centered
• Culturally sensitive, respectful, and community-oriented
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
• Motivated to help expand access to quality dental care
• Comfortable building trust with patients of all ages

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Patient Care

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the dentist during dental procedures
• Room turnover and operatory setup
• Sterilization and infection control
• Taking radiographs and charting
• Supporting patient flow and creating a positive patient experience
• Providing oral health education and post-treatment instructions to patients
• Assisting with front office duties as needed

Cross-Training & Clinic Support

This position will also be cross-trained in front desk responsibilities to help support overall clinic operations and improve patient access to care. Front desk duties may include:

• Scheduling and confirming patient appointments
• Answering phones and assisting patients with questions
• Patient check-in and check-out
• Verifying insurance and updating patient information
• Assisting with coordination of care and communication between departments

Team Collaboration & Compliance

• Collaborate with dental and clinic staff to improve patient flow and continuity of care
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control standards, and organizational policies
• Follow Montana Board of Dentistry regulations and applicable supervision requirements
• Participate in team-based communication and quality improvement efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• X-ray certification preferred (if applicable in your state)
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire
• Experience working with Native American, underserved, or culturally diverse populations preferred
• Valid Montana Driver’s License preferred

Position Highlights

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact in community health
• Meaningful work serving Native families and underserved patients
• Growing dental department with leadership support
• Mission-driven and culturally grounded workplace
• Four-day workweek organizational structure

Physical Demands

This position may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 40 pounds. The ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, and feel is required. The ability to hear normal conversational speech and maintain near and far visual acuity is required.

Compliance & Accreditation Statement

All Nations Health Center is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in compliance with AAAHC accreditation standards, Indian Health Service (IHS) requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and quality improvement standards.

Preference in employment is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with Title 42 CFR 36.221.

All Nations Health Center is seeking a compassionate, culturally responsive, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing dental team serving Native American and underserved families in Missoula, Montana.

This position is more than a dental assisting role — it is an opportunity to build relationships, improve access to oral healthcare, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our relatives and community members.

The Dental Assistant supports dental providers in delivering high-quality patient care within a culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and relative-centered care environment. This role assists with clinical procedures, patient preparation, sterilization, radiographs, patient education, and overall clinic operations while helping create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and families.

About the clinic

All Nations Health Center is an Urban Indian Health Organization dedicated to providing holistic, culturally responsive healthcare services to Native American and underserved populations.

Our dental clinic is the only urban clinic in Montana focused on delivering dental services specifically for the Native population. We are committed to reducing barriers to care, improving access to preventive services, and creating a welcoming environment where every patient feels respected, valued, and supported.

Our team values:

• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• Cultural humility and responsiveness
• Prevention and community wellness
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Relationship-centered care grounded in Indigenous values

What We Are Looking For

we are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about serving Native American families and underserved populations
• Compassionate and patient-centered
• Culturally sensitive, respectful, and community-oriented
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
• Motivated to help expand access to quality dental care
• Comfortable building trust with patients of all ages

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Patient Care

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the dentist during dental procedures
• Room turnover and operatory setup
• Sterilization and infection control
• Taking radiographs and charting
• Supporting patient flow and creating a positive patient experience
• Providing oral health education and post-treatment instructions to patients
• Assisting with front office duties as needed

Cross-Training & Clinic Support

This position will also be cross-trained in front desk responsibilities to help support overall clinic operations and improve patient access to care. Front desk duties may include:

• Scheduling and confirming patient appointments
• Answering phones and assisting patients with questions
• Patient check-in and check-out
• Verifying insurance and updating patient information
• Assisting with coordination of care and communication between departments

Team Collaboration & Compliance

• Collaborate with dental and clinic staff to improve patient flow and continuity of care
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control standards, and organizational policies
• Follow Montana Board of Dentistry regulations and applicable supervision requirements
• Participate in team-based communication and quality improvement efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• X-ray certification preferred (if applicable in your state)
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire
• Experience working with Native American, underserved, or culturally diverse populations preferred
• Valid Montana Driver’s License preferred

Position Highlights

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact in community health
• Meaningful work serving Native families and underserved patients
• Growing dental department with leadership support
• Mission-driven and culturally grounded workplace
• Four-day workweek organizational structure

Physical Demands

This position may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 40 pounds. The ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, and feel is required. The ability to hear normal conversational speech and maintain near and far visual acuity is required.

Compliance & Accreditation Statement

All Nations Health Center is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in compliance with AAAHC accreditation standards, Indian Health Service (IHS) requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and quality improvement standards.

Preference in employment is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with Title 42 CFR 36.221.