Dental Assistant

Missouri River Dentistry in Fort Pierre, SD is looking for a full-time, caring, patient-focused, and energetic professional to join our high-tech dental office for the following position:

Dental Assistant

Ideal candidates will be team-oriented, outgoing, and passionate about learning and patient care. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and be interested in joining a completely computer-based, high-tech dental office with digital x-rays. Job Requirements Duties will vary based on training and certification.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Greet patients and explain dental treatment to create rapport and comfort during appointments
• Take and document vital signs and medical history for patient records
• Sterilize, prep, and lay out equipment, instruments, supplies, etc. for exams and dental procedures
• Provide patient education about oral health care, post operative care, and dental hygiene
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Clean and disinfect patient operatory rooms between appointments
• Be aware of, adhere to, and maintain all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations by disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments as necessary, as well as, wearing masks, gloves and eyewear as necessary.
• Assist chairside during dental procedures
• Complete patient chart notes for appointments during which employee assisted on
Other duties as assigned by Dr. Hofer

Missouri River Dentistry offers competitive wages and employee benefits.
Wages range from $16-$28/hour depending on experience, education, certification and
assigned duties.
Wages include room for advancement based on continued training,
education, and experience.
Tuition/Student Loan Reimbursement and/or Sign-On
Bonuses are available for the hired applicant(s).

Benefits and incentives include, but are not limited to:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Team Bonus Incentive
• Professional Development and CE Funding
• IRA Matching

Scheduled Work Hours Are As Follows:
Monday - Thursday 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Friday 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM

We are a team-oriented staff that cross-trains and work together to support each other
and achieve success each day. If you believe you would be a good fit for our office,
please submit a cover letter and resume in person, by email, or via fax.

Missouri River Dentistry
304 Island Drive
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
Email: info@missouririverdentistry.com
Fax: (605) 223 - 9021

For more information, please feel free to contact us at any time via email or phone.
info@missouririverdentistry.com
(605) 223 - 2021