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.

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