Dental Assistant FT

Family Healthcare • Cedar City, UT

2d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant (DA) shall provide excellent customer service. The DA works collaboratively and professionally with the other clinical staff, under the direction of the supervisor and in collaboration of the Dental Team, for the effective and efficient delivery of medical care services. The duties of the Dental Assistant shall not exceed those duties permitted by Utah State Laws. The Dental Assistant is required to perform duties as outlined in this job description.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Basic Life Support Certificate required upon hire.
• Ability to work well as a team, exhibit integrity, use good judgment and keep confidential information.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality consistently.
• Pass Dental Assistant competency within the first 90 days and annually.
• Required Vaccines and Test: Influenza, Tdap, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, TB test, and Negative Drug Test results. Additional Vaccines may be required.

Nice To Haves

• One-year experience preferred.
• Current Dental Assistant Certification from an accredited Dental Assistant school preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Basic familiarity with dental office routine and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Documentation Duties: Prepare dental charts, assist during procedures, update and review EHR timely, document treatments and supply use, and maintain accurate coding and prior authorizations.
• Lab, X-Ray & Safety Compliance: Perform lab work and dental x-rays per safety protocols (CLIA, OSHA), ensure lab report follow-up, maintain certifications, and uphold strict patient confidentiality.
• Quality & Infection Control: Participate in quality assurance activities, check for expired supplies, maintain clean clinical environments, and follow all infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Scheduling & Patient Communication: Schedule and follow up on appointments, provide pre- and post-op instructions, educate patients on oral hygiene, and ensure timely, courteous communication.
• Team Collaboration & Patient Flow: Coordinate with team members to ensure smooth clinic operations, respond to internal messages, and assist others as needed to support patient care.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Medical premiums are partially paid for by Family Healthcare)
• Family Healthcare partners with Health Equity (HSA)
• 401K available on the 1st day of hire for all employees, Family Healthcare will match dollar for dollar up to 3% and .50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% up to 5% of yearly earnings
• Profit Sharing: All employees are eligible for up to 5% of yearly earnings after working with Family Healthcare for 6 months consecutively
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays (13 including a floating Holiday)
• Gym Membership Discount
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees