Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant is an onsite, full-time position in Riverton, UT; pay is $15–$20 per hour. The role supports the dental team in providing patient care and maintaining an organized clinical environment at Independence Dental Services. The assistant prepares treatment rooms, supports the dentist during procedures, helps patients understand care instructions, and maintains sterilization and infection-control practices. Administrative support may include scheduling, billing, insurance processing, and charting as needed.

What you'll do

• Prepare treatment rooms and assist during dental procedures
• hand instruments to the dentist and anticipate procedural needs
• support patient comfort
• greet and prepare patients
• review medical histories and update records
• provide post-procedure instructions and oral hygiene education
• sterilize and disinfect instruments
• maintain supplies and operatory readiness
• assist with scheduling, billing, insurance processing, or charting as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

riverton ut

independence dental services

full-time

onsite

$15–$20/hr

chairside assistance

patient care

dental procedures

sterilization

infection control

patient records

dental supplies

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Certified Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant credentials are preferred; X-ray certification is required or preferred depending on state regulations.

About the employer

Independence Dental Services LP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.