Livingston Dental Assistant I

One Health • Livingston, MT

1d • $21 - $23

About The Position

One Health is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to join its Livingston team and help provide dental care to the community. The position is 36 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday. The Dental Assistant supports dentists during examinations and procedures, prepares treatment rooms, provides patient education and support, and maintains accurate patient records in the electronic health records system. The role also involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, and must obtain BLS certification upon hire. The successful candidate must intend to complete a dental board-approved radiology certification, such as DANB RHS or another approved option, within six months of hire. The posting specifies that the candidate is expected to retake the exam within three months after the first written exam attempt and continue taking it until passing. A certified dental assistant program, two years of dental clinic experience, and healthcare-related experience are preferred. Competent computer skills are required.

Compensation for non-certified candidates is $19.11–$20.20 per hour, plus a $2.30 per hour locality differential. One Health describes a collaborative, supportive environment with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including an MA career pathway with competency development, certification support, and pay increases at each level. Additional pay increases are available for certified phlebotomists. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance options, discounted medical care, paid time off, extended illness leave, holidays, and a retirement plan with employer matching after the first year of service. The position has no nights or weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Intent to complete a dental board-approved radiology certification, such as DANB RHS or another approved certification, within six months of hire; retake the exam within three months of the first written exam attempt and continue taking it until passing.
• Competent computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a certified dental assistant program.
• Two years of dental clinic experience.
• Healthcare-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with patient examinations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the electronic health records system.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Provide patient education and support.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 100% discounted medical health care for the employee and 50% for family members.
• Paid time off.
• Extended illness leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer match after the first year of service.
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including pay increases at each career pathway level.
• Additional pay increase for certified phlebotomists.
• Competitive salary reassessed annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED