Dental Assistant/Sterilization

@ RU Roseman University of Health Sciences
RU Roseman University of Health Sciencesrurosemanuniversityofhealthsciences.com

Dental Assistant/Sterilization

South Jordan, UT
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Roseman University is a private nonprofit focused on healthcare education, fostering innovation and compassion. The Dental Assistant role supports patient care, sterilization, and clinical education, working in a team-driven, high-energy setting dedicated to excellence and community impact.

Requirements

  • Graduated from accredited dental assistant program
  • Experience with digital radiography
  • X-ray Certification
  • Work experience as dental assistant preferred
  • Ability to work independently

Qualifications

  • Dental assisting training and experience
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Supportive team player
  • Reliable and adaptable
  • Commitment to safety standards

Full job description

Why Join Roseman? Because this is your chance to grow with a team—and a University—that’s going places. We are a private, nonprofit institution preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders through innovation, compassion, and academic rigor. And we believe those same values should guide how we treat our employees.

Job Description:

The Role at a Glance:

This position is located in South Jordan, UT. 

Precision, care, and connection come together in this hands-on role at the heart of patient care. As a Dental Assistant with Roseman University’s College of Dental Medicine, you won’t just support dentists and dental residents — you’ll help power a learning environment built on innovation, collaboration, and community impact.

From assisting chairside with four-handed dentistry to managing sterilization workflows, digital imaging, and dental supply systems, you’ll play a key role in keeping both patient care and clinical education running smoothly. You’ll also contribute to the preparation and maintenance of high-quality equipment and environments that support safe, effective, and compassionate care.

If you’re skilled, reliable, and ready to work in a collaborative, high-energy environment that values both clinical excellence and educational impact, we’d love to see what you bring to our team.


What You’ll Do and Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Assist dentists and dental residents in provision of dental care to patients with four-handed dentistry.
  • Expose dental radiographs utilizing either standard or digital radiology equipment.
  • Maintain dental supply inventory of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
  • Contribute to the operation of the Sterilization and Dispensary Inventory System.
  • Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and equipment used in the dental clinics.
  • Maintain and perform basic repairs to dental and laboratory equipment; report major malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
  • Check out and distribute instruments and equipment to dentist and dental residents using the university instrument tracking system.
  • Handle and dispose of sharps or hazardous materials according to established University, State, and federal OSHA standards.

What You’ll Bring (Qualifications):

  • Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program and minimum one year of work experience as a dental assistant preferred, or any combination of education, experience and training which provides the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. 
  • Experience with different digital radiographic formats. 
  • X-ray Certification

What Makes You Successful:

You are someone who:

✅ Takes pride in doing things the right way and isn't afraid to ask questions when something is unclear.
✅ Can work independently, stay organized, and keep tasks moving without constant direction.
✅ Enjoys being part of a learning environment and supporting the success of students, residents, and patients.
✅ Appreciates the importance of routine processes and brings the same level of care and attention to every task.
✅ Is dependable, adaptable, and ready to jump in wherever support is needed.

Benefits and Perks:

At Roseman University, we believe exceptional employees deserve exceptional benefits. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance at every stage of your career.

Our benefits include:

  • Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options, including some available at no cost to employees
  • Generous 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 7.5% and immediate vesting
  • Employer-paid life insurance and Disability protection
  • Tax-advantaged healthcare savings accounts
  • Wellness, mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, six paid holidays, an extended Thanksgiving break, and up to three weeks of paid campus closures each year.

At Roseman, we're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Our benefits and time-off programs reflect our dedication to supporting the people who help make our mission possible.

 

Why Join Us?

If you're ready to combine creativity, strategy, and purpose while helping shape the future of healthcare education, don’t miss the chance to join our dynamic team—apply today and start your journey.

Bring your creativity. Share our story. Help shape the future of healthcare education.


Pay Range: $20.67 - $22.67 per hour (based on experience).

Roseman University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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