Dental Assistant

Peak Dental

Posted 7 months ago

Full Time

Cottonwood Heights, Utah

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant supports the doctor chairside during restorative and surgical treatments while maintaining strict sterilization and infection control standards. They are also responsible for preparing rooms, processing digital X-rays, and managing patient flow and charting.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an accredited dental assisting program and possess CPR/BLS and radiology certifications. You also have at least one year of experience in dental assisting, with strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to remain calm and tech-savvy in a fast-paced setting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPR/BLS

radiology certification

Open Dental

digital X-rays

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Employee discounts
Meet Peak Dental

At Peak Dental, we elevate lives through dentistry done with precision, empathy, and purpose. We believe excellent care and genuine service go hand in hand — for our patients and our team. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and love meaningful work, you’ll thrive here.

Role Overview

As a Dental Assistant, you help every visit run smoothly, safely, and comfortably. You’ll support the doctor chairside, maintain high standards of sterilization, and create a patient experience defined by clarity and kindness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare rooms, instruments, and materials for each procedure
  • Assist chairside for restorative and surgical treatments
  • Take and process digital X-rays
  • Maintain strict infection control standards
  • Chart accurately in Open Dental
  • Support lab cases, patient flow, and occasional front-office needs
Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited assisting program
  • CPR/BLS and radiology certification
  • 1+ year assisting experience preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork
  • Tech-savvy and calm in a fast-paced environment
What Success Looks Like
  • Procedures start on time and run efficiently
  • Rooms and instruments stay prepared and compliant
  • Charting is accurate and timely
  • Patients feel informed and cared for
  • The doctor and team feel supported throughout the day
Collaboration
  • Participate in huddles and team meetings
  • Coordinate with clinical and front office teams
  • Share ideas that improve efficiency and patient care
What We Offer
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k with match
  • Continuing education
  • Overseas volunteer opportunities
  • Supportive, people-first culture
Peak Dental Core Values

Excellence — Bring your best, refine daily, and take pride in your craft.
Efficiency — Work with clarity, purpose, and dependable follow-through.
Growth — Stay humble, honest, and open to learning.
Service — Lead with integrity and genuine care in every interaction.

If you want to grow in a practice that values both people and performance, we’d love to meet you.

Peak Dental

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