Part-Time Dental Assistant

Live Well Homecare; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians in a busy dental office. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, take and develop dental X-rays, and help patients with oral care instructions.

This role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of dental instruments, and strong communication. The position includes one evening shift and two Saturday shifts per month, with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Sterilize instruments.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.
• Provide oral care instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Schedule appointments.
• Manage front desk duties.
• Ensure infection control compliance.

Skills

Compassionate

Detail-oriented

Organized

Effective in fast-paced settings

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certification (preferred)

Tools

Dentrix

Microsoft

Google Workspace

Dexis

Job description

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
• Ensure infection control compliance

Role

Dental Assistant in Cheyenne, WY.

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
• Experience with Microsoft
• Experience with Google Workspace
• Experience with 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
• Team-oriented