Dental Assistant

Job Description

Dental Assistant – Ellsworth AFB

Rapid City, SD | Full-Time | Monday–Friday Civilian Role Supporting the U.S. Air Force

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an Exciting opportunity for a skilled Dental Assistant to support the dental clinic at Ellsworth Air Force Base in beautiful Rapid City.

This civilian role allows you to work alongside an exceptional military dental team while providing high-quality care to active-duty service members. If you enjoy a fast-paced clinical setting and take pride in delivering excellent patient care, we’d love to connect with you.

Why This Job Stands Out

✔ Monday–Friday schedule✔ Stable federal healthcare environment✔ Competitive pay and benefits✔ Work with a collaborative dental team✔ Serve the military community

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program

• Current Dental Assistant certification in South Dakota

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience

  • Radiology / X-ray certification or transcripts 

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR)

• Strong patient care and communication skills

  • Time Management in fast pace dental clinic

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assisting during procedures

• Prepare treatment rooms and dental instruments

• Take and process dental X-rays

• Maintain patient records in electronic health systems

• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care

• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards

Why Rapid City?

Located near Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the scenic Black Hills, Rapid City offers incredible outdoor recreation, hiking, and a high quality of life.

Apply Today

Join Spectrum Healthcare Resources, a trusted partner supporting federal healthcare systems for more than 35 years.

If you are a motivated Dental Assistant looking for a stable, mission-driven role, we encourage you to apply.

For More Information Contact:

Melissa Powell

719-528-7965

Melissa_Powell@Spectrumhealth.com

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. 

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