Dental Assistant
Sallisaw Dental Care
504 E. Cherokee Ave.
Sallisaw, OK 74955
Full-Time Preferred Part-Time Considered
Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour, with higher pay based on experience, qualifications, and performance.
About the Position
Sallisaw Dental Care is seeking an experienced, motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing team. We are looking for someone who is dependable, positive, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing exceptional patient care.
A minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience is required, with 3 or more years preferred. This is not an entry-level position.
While we are primarily seeking a full-time team member, we are open to considering an exceptional candidate interested in a part-time schedule.
Our office is a modern, technology-driven practice that offers a wide variety of procedures, making this an excellent opportunity for an assistant who enjoys learning, expanding their skills, and working with advanced technology.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Chairside assisting during a wide variety of dental procedures
- Preparing treatment rooms before and after patient care
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining OSHA and infection control standards
- Taking high-quality digital radiographs
- Performing intraoral scans for restorative, implant, and orthodontic procedures
- Assisting with implant placement and implant restorations
- Assisting with traditional braces and Invisalign treatment
- Assisting with endodontic and oral surgery procedures
- Fabricating and adjusting temporary restorations
- Providing exceptional patient education and support
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
- Working closely with doctors and team members to provide an outstanding patient experience
Preferred Experience
Experience with the following is highly preferred:
- Digital intraoral scanning (iTero, TRIOS, Medit, or similar)
- Traditional braces and Invisalign
- Implant procedures
- Denture bite adjustments and denture adjustments
- Open Dental practice management software (preferred but not required)
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience required
- 3 or more years of experience preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude and professional appearance
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Willingness to continue learning and grow professionally
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Provides exceptional patient care
- Is dependable and punctual
- Takes pride in producing high-quality work
- Is comfortable with digital technology
- Learns new procedures quickly
- Works well with doctors and teammates
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Is willing to help wherever needed to support the team
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $20.00 per hour, with higher pay based on experience and qualifications
- Paid Time Off (PTO) (Full-Time)
- Paid Holidays (Full-Time)
- 401(k) retirement plan (Full-Time)
- Employee dental benefits
- Continuing education opportunities
- Opportunity to participate in an incentive-based bonus program that rewards individual and practice performance
- Modern, technology-driven practice
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
About Sallisaw Dental Care
Sallisaw Dental Care is a modern, technology-driven two-doctor general dental practice located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. We provide comprehensive dental care, including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, oral surgery, implants, dentures, and orthodontics, including both traditional braces and Invisalign.
Our office utilizes advanced technology including CBCT, digital intraoral scanners, digital radiography, CO₂ laser, and modern digital workflows to provide exceptional care for our patients.
At Sallisaw Dental Care, we believe that when our team succeeds, our practice succeeds. We recognize hard work, encourage professional growth, and reward exceptional performance through an incentive-based bonus structure.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced dental assistant looking to join a progressive practice that values technology, teamwork, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Indeed!
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years of dental assisting experience?
- How many years of dental assisting experience do you have?
- Which intraoral scanner(s) have you used? (iTero, TRIOS, Medit, etc.)
- How comfortable are you with digital intraoral scanning?
- Have you assisted with dental implant procedures?
- Have you assisted with traditional braces and/or Invisalign?
- Have you performed denture bite adjustments or denture adjustments?
- Which dental practice management software have you used? (Open Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, etc.)
- What dental procedure do you enjoy assisting with the most, and why? (Short Answer)
Work Location: In person
