Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Chairside Support

Young Family Dental Riverton; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

You will join Young Family Dental Riverton as a friendly, detail-oriented Dental Assistant dedicated to patient care and clean, organized clinical operations. You will support chairside procedures, manage patient flow, and help with administrative tasks as needed.

The position emphasizes patient comfort, accurate records, sterilization compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced dental practice in Riverton, UT.

Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) preferred.
• X-ray certification (Required / Preferred - depending on state regulations).
• Knowledge of Patient Management Software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist the dentist during procedures (e.g., fillings, extractions, crowns, root canals).
• Hand instruments to the dentist and anticipate procedural needs.
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment.
• Greet and prepare patients for treatment; review medical histories; provide post-procedure instructions.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment according to OSHA and CDC guidelines; organize and maintain dental supplies and instruments; ensure operatory cleanliness between appointments.
• Schedule appointments and assist with billing, insurance processing, or charting.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Compassionate care

Education

CDA or RDA preferred

X-ray certification (required/preferred)

Job description

You will join Young Family Dental Riverton as a friendly, detail-oriented Dental Assistant dedicated to patient care and clean, organized clinical operations. You will support chairside procedures, manage patient flow, and help with administrative tasks as needed.

The position emphasizes patient comfort, accurate records, sterilization compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced dental practice in Riverton, UT.