Pediatric Dental Assistant: Growth, Mentorship & Modern Tech

Salt Dental Partners; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Modern facilities & tech

Mentorship & growth

Diverse patient population

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Missoula, MT is seeking a friendly pediatric dental assistant to join our caring team. You will greet families, assist dentists during procedures, and help maintain a clean, organized treatment room.

We value quick learners with strong communication, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills. Training is available for qualified candidates with 6+ months of experience and CPR/BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of practical experience as a pediatric dental assistant
• CPR or BCLS certification
• CODA-accredited dental assisting program preferred
• Quick learner with problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Technical/troubleshooting skills for software used in charting, patient records, and scheduling
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire for professional growth
• Organized with solid knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile
• Inform and reassure patients and families before, during, and after appointments
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize treatment room and equipment
• Provide chair-side assistance to providers during procedures
• Document dental care services by charting in patients' records
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Problem-solving

Professionalism

Dental terminology

Scheduling software

Education

CODA-accredited program

Tools

Dental charting software

Electronic patient records

Scheduling software

Job description

Salt Dental Partners in Missoula, MT is seeking a friendly pediatric dental assistant to join our caring team. You will greet families, assist dentists during procedures, and help maintain a clean, organized treatment room.

We value quick learners with strong communication, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills. Training is available for qualified candidates with 6+ months of experience and CPR/BCLS certification.