Part-Time Dental Assistant

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Dental Assistant in Cheyenne, WY to support dentists in patient care and clinic operations. You will prepare rooms, sterilize tools, and help with radiographs while maintaining patient records and coordinating appointments.

The role emphasizes compassionate, detail-oriented care with strong communication, based in a dental office setting with one evening shift and two Saturday shifts per month.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dental assisting certification preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during patient procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Provide oral care instructions to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and schedule appointments.
• Perform front desk duties as needed.
• Ensure infection control compliance.

Skills

Compassionate

Detail-oriented

Organized

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certification (preferred)

Tools

Dentrix

Dexis

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Role: Dental Assistant in Cheyenne, WY.

Responsibilities: Assist dentists during patient procedures, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, take and develop dental x-rays, provide oral care instructions, maintain accurate patient records, schedule appointments, manage front desk duties, and ensure infection control compliance.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; dental assisting certification (preferred); knowledge of dental instruments and procedures; strong communication and interpersonal skills; basic computer skills; experience with Dentrix, Microsoft, Google Workspace, and Dexis (a plus).

Work Environment: Based in a dental office, requiring standing for extended periods, working closely with patients and staff, with one evening shift and two Saturday shifts per month.

Key Skills: Compassionate, detail-oriented, organized, effective in fast-paced settings, and team-oriented.