Time Dental Assistant - Palisades Dental

Dental Assistant Palisades Dental - American Fork, UT

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday – Sunday Closed)

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience)

At Palisades Dental, we are more than just a dental practice-we are a dedicated family serving the American Fork, Highland, Lehi, and Pleasant Grove communities. Led by Dr. Jeff Youngquist, our state-of-the-art facility is committed to providing premium, comfortable, and comprehensive care for the whole family. We thrive on a supportive, patient-first culture and even boast a Spanish-speaking staff to better serve our diverse community.

We are looking for a dedicated, friendly Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team and help our patients smile more and stress less!

• Clinical Support: Efficiently assist dentists during a variety of general, cosmetic, pediatric, and emergency dental procedures.

• Preparation & Sterilization: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure all equipment is set up and compliant with health and safety regulations.

• Patient Care: Greet patients warmly, make them feel comfortable in the chair, and clearly communicate post-operative and oral hygiene care instructions.

• Administrative Duties: Assist with managing patient records, charting, and scheduling follow-up appointments using patient management software.

• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain a clean, organized office environment and seamlessly collaborate with our tightly-knit team of dental professionals.

• Certification: Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program.

• Credential: DANB certification is required.

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of dental assisting experience.

• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a positive, team-oriented attitude.

• Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with standard dental office procedures, digital X-rays, and dental patient management software.

• Competitive Pay: $18.00 to $25.00/hr based on your experience.

• Great Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a reliable 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday) with your Fridays and weekends completely free!

• Growth: Opportunities for professional development in a multi-doctor, full-service practice.

• Culture: Work in a supportive, locally-owned practice with a reputation for solid, honest work and a highly appreciative patient base.

If you are an energetic dental assistant superstar looking for a long-term home, we want to hear from you!