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Dental Assistant

City of Sioux Falls
Sioux, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $21.66 - $23.37 hourly

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $4,000.

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Open until filled.

Job Summary

Make a meaningful impact on your community by joining our dedicated team as a Dental Assistant! In this role, you’ll support our mission to provide high-quality dental care to all patients, ensuring a welcoming and compassionate experience for everyone. You’ll assist with procedures, maintain a clean and safe environment, and contribute to improving the oral health of those who rely on us. If you’re detail-oriented, caring, and passionate about making a difference in public health, this is your opportunity to be part of something bigger!

Student Loan Forgiveness Qualification: The City of Sioux Falls is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. In addition, this position may also be eligible for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an approved school for dental assisting, or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority. Must possess South Dakota dental assistant license and valid radiology and nitrous oxide licenses within six (6) months of hire.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

Apply online at www.siouxfalls.gov/careers. If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact, 72 hours prior to closing date, 605-367-8740 or recruiter@siouxfalls.gov.

The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

OUR CULTURE

Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.

There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.

Our Compensation And Benefits Summary

  • Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
  • The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
  • 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
  • New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
  • Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.

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