Sacred Circle·West Valley City, Utah
The Dental Assistant provides professional dental care under the supervision of a dentist and acts as a primary liaison between patients and staff. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, taking X-rays, and maintaining sterile equipment.
As a health division of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, we, at Sacred Circle Healthcare, preserve the Goshute heritage of protecting and caring for family and extend the tradition to all marginalized and underserved populations in our area. We refuse to let access, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status restrict someone from receiving complete healthcare.
Interested in joining our team? We are looking for people who are genuine, kind, ambitious, positive, and helpful - exceptional people building on a celebrated heritage who are passionate about delivering uncompromising care - people who make a difference every day no matter what their role or position. If you are looking for a job where the work you do impacts lives for the better every day, you are in the right place!
Sacred Circle Healthcare is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant.
Responsible for providing professional dental care for clinic patients under supervision of the DMD or DDS. Assists Dentist(s) and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and Dentist(s).
Worker Status: Full-time, Hourly
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Type: Typically, four 10-hour shifts
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of DA experience or one (1) year of experience if DA Certified from a training program that included externship hours.
Graduation from a recognized training facility for dental assistants.
CPR Certification.
Experience working with the Native American community.
– Join us as we are Redefining Compassionate Healthcare, together!
Sacred Circle Healthcare/Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation gives preference
to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native Applicants
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.