Fourth Street Clinic·Salt Lake City, Utah
Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures and manage the setup and sterilization of operatories and instruments. Support clinic flow by welcoming patients and assisting with front desk tasks as needed.
Fourth Street Clinic helps Utahns experiencing homelessness improve their health and quality of life by providing high-quality, integrated healthcare. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and deeply committed to health equity and human dignity. Your Day, In Motion You'll work onsite in Salt Lake City, UT, Monday-Thursday from 8am-6pm-four longer days that keep your Fridays free. The day moves at a steady clip: you'll bounce between chairside support and quick resets, keep an eye on what's coming next, and help patients feel comfortable as they move through care. Between appointments, you'll coordinate with teammates, handle the occasional phone or desk need, and keep everything flowing so the clinic stays calm, clean, and on time. The Good Stuff We keep benefits straightforward and solid: Medical 100% Employee paid premium, Dental, and Vision coverage; a 401(k); Life Insurance; plus Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. You'll also receive Paid Time Off and a competitive salary (starting at $18.40 depending on experience). What You'll Do As a Dental Assistant, you'll help keep our dental clinic running smoothly so patients get timely, respectful care. You'll partner closely with providers to support safe, efficient visits.
Key responsibilities include assisting the dentist during procedures; setting up, cleaning, and turning over operatories, instruments, and materials; welcoming patients into and out of treatment rooms and reinforcing patient education; keeping rooms stocked, disinfected, and ready; pitching in with scheduling, phones, and front desk coverage as needed; and following HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
If you're ready to grow your skills and make a real impact, apply today.
Requires 1-2 years of dental assisting experience, a high school diploma or GED, and CPR/BLS certification. Candidates must be familiar with dental terminology and possess or be able to obtain radiology certification.
Market context
Dental assistant roles in Utah are commonly tied to busy private practices and clinics that need support with chairside care, X-rays, sterilization, and patient communication. These positions can be competitive because employers often want certified training, X-ray certification, and prior work experience, along with the stamina to handle a fast-paced clinical setting. Review the posted requirements and benefits carefully—on this platform, they are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time, and a good next step is to confirm your certification and experience match before applying.
