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Perio Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2025
Overview

Here at Monarch Dental we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.Â

In this Dental Assistant opportunity, you will support the dental team in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday 7-4pm and 8-5pm Wednesday: On call/as needed Thursday: West Valley 8-5pm Friday: 8-5pm Responsibilities:

  • Accurately takes medical histories
  • Seats and prepares the patients for surgical treatment
  • Cleans operatory after treatment procedures
  • Be knowledgeable on emergency protocols
  • Help doctor accurately maintain safe counts and patient logs
  • Knowledgeable with implant case setup
  • Monitor patient vital signs and intravenous fluids during surgery and notify the surgeon about an issue as soon as it occurs.
  • Prepare patients for treatment by talking them through the procedure and preparing for general anesthesia or IV sedation.
  • Accurately monitors the patient during IV Sedation and records it on the anesthesia record
  • Send out Preop, Postop and MD clearance letters.
  • Accurately Maintain Biopsy reports and logs
  • Accurately review post-operative instructions
  • Ability to accurately take perioapical xrays, CT scans and intraoral pictures
  • Takes preliminary impression for needed procedures
  • Monitors prosthetic cases and ensures they are ready for the patient's appointment

Qualifications

  • CPR/BLS certification required
  • Must have passed DANB Radiation Health & Safety exam or taken state approved Dental Radiology course
  • 1 year experience with Perio/Oral Surgery required

Compensation

$18-21/hr About:

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.Â

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.

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