Part-Time Dental Assistant — 3-Day Week & Growth

American Dental Companies; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $18–$25/hr

Three-day week schedule

Professional development

Locally-owned practice culture

Job summary

Palisades Dental in American Fork, UT is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant. You will efficiently assist dentists across general, cosmetic, pediatric, and emergency procedures, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure safety standards.

Greet patients, explain post-operative and oral hygiene care, and support front-desk tasks with patient records and scheduling. Join a friendly, patient-first team committed to quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience.
• DANB certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during general, cosmetic, pediatric, and emergency dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Greet patients warmly and communicate post-operative and oral hygiene care instructions.
• Assist with managing patient records, charting, and scheduling using patient management software.
• Collaborate with the dental team to maintain a clean, organized office environment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team-oriented attitude

Communication skills

Digital X-rays

Dental software familiarity

Education

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program

DANB certification

Tools

Dental office software

Digital X-rays

Job description

Palisades Dental in American Fork, UT is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant. You will efficiently assist dentists across general, cosmetic, pediatric, and emergency procedures, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure safety standards.

Greet patients, explain post-operative and oral hygiene care, and support front-desk tasks with patient records and scheduling. Join a friendly, patient-first team committed to quality care.