Chairside Dental Assistant
About The Position
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Chairside Dental Assistant The mission of the Student Health Center (SHC) is to create the best possible experience for every patient in a Christ-centered environment. In addition, the goal of the MTC Clinic is to provide compassionate, Christ-Centered healthcare that equips missionaries by restoring physical health and well-being, preparing each missionary to enter the mission field whole, strengthened, and ready to serve. As a member of the SHC team, the Dental Assistant will carry out this mission by providing essential support to the dental provider and ensuring efficient, high-quality care for all patients. Note: This is a part-time position (28) hours per week.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Dental Assistant Certification or completion of an accredited dental assistant program.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years of experience in a dental or medical office (willing to train the right candidate)
- Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills
- Basic computer skills
- Proficient with or willing to learn electronic health records (HER) systems, Excel and Dentrix
Responsibilities
- Responds promptly, professionally, and courteously to patient needs
- Prepares office for daily operations: powers on computers, stocks materials, ensures treatment areas are ready
- Welcomes patients and prepares them for dental treatment
- Prepares dental instruments and supplies for each specific procedure
- Provides chairside assistance to the dentist during patient treatment
- Sterilizes instruments according to protocol
- Cleans and sanitizes treatment areas between each patient
- Updates and maintains patient records (paper and digital), including treatment notes and procedure logs
- Conducts end-of-day cleaning and maintenance of all dental areas and equipment
- Organizes and tracks dental supply inventory; communicates restocking needs
- Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment to ensure safe operation
- Produces, organizes, and maintains dental treatment records accurately and consistently (paper and online)
- Initiates consent forms and verifies accuracy before procedures
- Generates daily and monthly production reports
- Coordinates schedules, treatment planning, and procedural needs with other MTC health clinic staff
Benefits
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
