Dental Assistant I, II or III

Job overview

The Dental Assistant I, II or III is an onsite role in Rapid City, SD, with stated compensation of $19.86–$24.70 per year as listed in the posting. The position assists dental providers caring for Oyáte Health Center patients. The assistant prepares patients and instruments, supports dental procedures, maintains patient records, and provides oral hygiene and postoperative instructions as directed. The role contributes to safe, organized dental care and clinic operations while following HIPAA and infection-control requirements.

What you'll do

• Prepare patients and disinfect instruments
• set up trays and materials
• assist dentists during procedures
• take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs
• expose diagnostic radiographs
• assist with emergencies
• instruct patients in oral hygiene and postoperative care as directed
• prepare charts and record treatment
• perform coronal polishing and apply fluoride as qualified
• monitor and order supplies
• perform intraoral scans
• schedule appointments and maintain clerical records
• comply with HIPAA.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

rapid city sd

great plains tribal leaders health

$19.86–$24.70/year

dental procedures

patient records

dental radiographs

oral hygiene

hipaa

bls certification

radiation safety

oyáte health center

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Qualified candidates without dental experience may be trained on the job for Dental Assistant I; the posting lists current BLS certification and radiation safety course completion among qualifications.

About the employer

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.