Pineview Dental Health

We are seeking a full-time dental assistant who possesses exceptional customer service. Our office is an established, state-of-the-art, private, general dentistry practice. We utilize the latest technology to provide the highest quality patient care.

Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly. You’ll assist with patient preparation, sterilization of instruments, room setup, and some dental hygiene activities.

We are looking for a team player that is reliable, ambitious, has an outgoing personality, loves to serve people, is well organized, conveys professional communication skills, and is willing to learn dental-specific software. Experience preferred, but we are willing to train quick learners. If this is you we want to hear from you, please submit your resume.

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Getting patients ready for dental procedures.
• Sterilizing and sanitizing equipment, setting up instrument trays, preparing supplies, and assisting with dental operations contribute to infection control.
• When necessary, assisting dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
• When necessary, assisting dental hygienists with operations.
• Taking excellent care of patients.
• Keeping track of therapy.
• Dental x-rays are exposed during dental diagnostics, and dental x-ray equipment is cared for.
• Patients are given information on dental hygiene, oral health, and plaque reduction.
• Medical and dental histories, patient vital signs, as well as procedure notes are gathered and recorded.
• Following the dentist’s instructions for postoperative care.
• Dental equipment maintenance.
• Preliminary impressions or digital scanning for study models.
• Maintaining dental equipment inventory and ordering dental supplies.
• Preliminary impressions are used to create temporary restorations and custom impressions.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• In a recognized dental assisting school, you can earn a certificate or an associate’s degree.
• Certification in dental x-rays.
• Experience with a variety of computer duties.
• Communication skills, both written and vocal.
• A proven track record as a dental assistant.
• Dental instrument knowledge and sterilizing techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• It’s a plus if you can perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing.

Office Hours: Mon-Thur 8am-5pm

Benefits: Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Dental Care, Monthly Bonus!

We are located in Summit Park, so the commute is only 20 min from East SLC.