Experienced Dental Assistant

Swmtchc; Montana; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Southwest Montana Community Health Center recherche un assistant dentaire certifié pour rejoindre son équipe. Vous jouerez un rôle vital en soutenant les efforts de santé bucco-dentaire, en interagissant avec les patients et en veillant à la qualité des soins. Les candidats passionnés par l'éducation des patients et ayant précédemment travaillé dans un environnement clinique sont encouragés à postuler.

Benefits

Assurance santé

Plan de retraite

Congés payés

Équilibre travail-vie personnelle

Qualifications

• Diplôme de secondaire requis; formation en assistance dentaire préférée.
• Obtention de la certification BLS nécessaire.
• Une année d'expérience en tant qu'assistant dentaire préférée.

Responsibilities

• Préparer les patients pour les examens.
• Assister le dentiste dans les procédures.
• Assurer l'éducation des patients sur la santé bucco-dentaire.

Skills

Compassion

Précision

Travail en équipe

Communication efficace

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a dental assisting program

Job description

Now Hiring: Certified Dental Assistant – Help Brighten Every Smile!

Looking to bring your energy, precision, and compassion to a team that truly values your role? Join Southwest Montana Community Health Center (SWMTCHC) as a Dental Assistant, where you'll support our dental team in delivering top-notch care with a heart.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll do far more than pass instruments—you’ll be an essential part of a clinic that sees oral health as part of whole-person care. From chairside support and sterilization to patient education and digital charting, you'll help ensure every visit is smooth, supportive, and efficient. We thrive on teamwork and are committed to lifting each other up.

At SWMTCHC, you’ll enjoy comprehensive benefits, meaningful professional development, and a workplace culture that truly prioritizes work-life balance. If you're passionate about helping others and love being part of a mission-driven team, this is your opportunity.

Impeccable attendance is required, as reliability is key to delivering consistent, high-quality care. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love working with people, join us and be part of a mission-driven team delivering accessible, quality healthcare!

Apply now and help us build brighter futures—one smile at a time!

Certified Dental Assistant

Job Details:

• 32-40 hours, benefits-eligible
• Mon – Fri, 7:45-5:15
• FLSA Non-exempt - Successful candidate must pass a criminal background check.
• Attractive, comprehensive benefits are provided, including paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance and retirement plan
• Certified Dental Assistant highly preferred
• Some DA experience required
• Wage negotiable based on certification and experience
• Candidate review begins 7/1/2025 - position open until filled.

Position Summary: Under the general direction and supervision of the Dental Director/Dentist, this position prepares patients for dental examination and procedures. Assists in providing patient care within the appropriate scope of practice to a diverse patient population.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; graduation or completion of a dental assisting program preferred
• License/Certification: Must obtain current BLS certification if not held at the time of hire, must pass RHS test within 6 months of hire if not held at the time of hire
• Experience: One-year prior experience as a dental or medical assistant preferred

Job Requirements:

• Must have the highest standards for attendance and punctuality
• Must embrace teamwork and be willing to help others voluntarily
• Uses the appropriate chain of command to solve problems
• The ability to carry out functions and core competencies of a Dental Assistant
• The ability to become proficient in the operation of a computer system and applicable software programs (i.e. Office 365, etc.)
• The ability to become proficient in the use of computerized imaging and electronic dental record program.
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
• Possess and apply the skills necessary to effectively treat patients of all age groups, regardless of the special needs of the patient
• Perform duties in a manner that is both professional and compassionate
• Apply knowledge in a manner that allows the needs of each provider and therefore each patient to be met

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over some time without being distracted.
• Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

The position is based in the Butte; however, position responsibilities may require travel to Dillon on rare occasions. A valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and registration are required for use of the company car.

General office/clinic conditions are pleasant; good, clean working conditions where accident and hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to twenty pounds; requires the ability to occasionally lift and transfer heavy objects.

OSHA Classification I: Normal work routine involves potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood and/or body fluids; use of appropriate protective measures is required.

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