Chairside Dental Assistant

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Chairside Dental Assistant

The mission of the Student Health Center (SHC) is to create the best possible experience for every patient in a Christ-centered environment. In addition, the goal of the MTC Clinic is to provide compassionate, Christ-Centered healthcare that equips missionaries by restoring physical health and well-being, preparing each missionary to enter the mission field whole, strengthened, and ready to serve. As a member of the SHC team, the Dental Assistant will carry out this mission by providing essential support to the dental provider and ensuring efficient, high-quality care for all patients.

What you’ll do in this position:

Assisting Duties

• Responds promptly, professionally, and courteously to patient needs
• Prepares office for daily operations: powers on computers, stocks materials, ensures treatment areas are ready
• Welcomes patients and prepares them for dental treatment
• Prepares dental instruments and supplies for each specific procedure
• Provides chairside assistance to the dentist during patient treatment
• Sterilizes instruments according to protocol
• Cleans and sanitizes treatment areas between each patient
• Updates and maintains patient records (paper and digital), including treatment notes and procedure logs
• Conducts end-of-day cleaning and maintenance of all dental areas and equipment

Office Duties

• Organizes and tracks dental supply inventory; communicates restocking needs
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of dental equipment to ensure safe operation
• Produces, organizes, and maintains dental treatment records accurately and consistently (paper and online)
• Initiates consent forms and verifies accuracy before procedures
• Generates daily and monthly production reports
• Coordinates schedules, treatment planning, and procedural needs with other MTC health clinic staff

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Dental Assistant Certification or completion of an accredited dental assistant program
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills
• Basic computer skills
• Proficient with or willing to learn electronic health records (HER) systems, Excel and Dentrix

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of experience in a dental or medical office

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 47

Typical Starting Pay: $18.50 to $23.25 an hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!