Dental Assistant - Ridgeview Family Dentistry
Listed compensation
$20 - $24/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
At Ridgeview Family Dentistry, we take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm, welcoming environment. We believe in building strong relationships with our patients and each other and creating a workplace where team members enjoy showing up every day.
- We’re growing and looking for outstanding professionals to join our team.
- Dental Assistant – Hands-On Patient Care
- Pay: $20 - 24 / hr.
- Schedule: Mon - Thurs
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- We take time to get to know our patients and provide care that’s personalized and thoughtful.
- You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and growth.
- We’re committed to clinical excellence and making a positive impact every day.
What You’ll Do
- Support the doctor chairside during procedures
- Take radiographs, assist with impressions, and set up operatory equipment
- Provide a calm and comfortable environment for patients
What You Need
- Dental Assisting certificate or experience
- X-ray and CPR certification
- Strong attention to detail and a positive, team-oriented mindset
- Flexibility with patient schedule changes and emergency patients
- Willingness to work in a fast paced environment.
Benefits We Offer
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
- Paid Scrub Allowance
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities
At Ridgeview Family Dentistry, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re joining a team that values quality care, respect, and long-term success.
In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Apply today to join us in making a difference!
In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.
SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
The dental assistant will support the doctor chairside during procedures and manage operatory equipment. They are also responsible for taking radiographs, assisting with impressions, and ensuring a calm, comfortable environment for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a dental assisting certificate or have relevant experience, along with X-ray and CPR certifications. A positive, team-oriented mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant - Ridgeview Family Dentistry at SGA Dental Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
