Licensed Dental Assistant

Licensed Dental Assistant

Posting Number: CSA
02550P

Department: USD-Dental Hygiene

Physical Location of Position (City): Sioux Falls

Job Description: The Department of Dental Hygiene at the University of South Dakota (USD) is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our Sioux Falls Clinic. This position primarily provides chairside dental assisting, manages dental insurance coordination, and offers front desk support as needed. The role is essential to maintaining patient care quality, accurate insurance processing, and smooth clinic operations while supporting dental hygiene students in a teaching environment.

This position is 90% time, Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5:30pm.

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists and dental hygienists.
• Seat patients, pass instruments, and prepare dental materials.
• Take and develop intraoral and extraoral radiographs.
• Maintain infection control by disinfecting operatories and sterilizing instruments.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction to patients and supervise students during clinical procedures.

• Verify patient insurance benefits and eligibility prior to appointments.
• Submit and follow up on claims, preauthorizations, and denials.
• Communicate with insurance companies and patients regarding coverage and financial responsibilities.

• Assist with patient check-in/check-out and scheduling.
• Update patient records and process payments.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure a smooth clinic workflow.

• Current Licensed Dental Assistant in the State of South Dakota.
• Knowledge of dental assisting procedures, radiography, infection control,