Location: 16251 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Dental AssistantJob DetailsJob LocationPalomino Health Center - Phoenix, AZPosition TypeFull TimeDescription

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is looking for talented healthcare team members to step into our culturally diverse health centers! From Scottsdale to Glendale, NOAH provides affordable, high-quality healthcare services. Serving over 40,000 neighbors, our model of care places patients' needs at the center of attention as we deliver comprehensive health services including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, prenatal care, preventive health, eligibility assistance and health education programs.

Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant prepares and maintains patient charts, sterilizes and sharpens dental instruments and maintains equipment. This position is also responsible for scheduling and referral coordination and maintaining supply inventories.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares treatment area and escorts patients to the treatment area.
• Assists dentist and dental hygienist with services as directed.
• Develops and mounts dental x-rays.
• Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients.
• Performs front office duties, including, but not limited to, reception, phone calls, electronic record maintenance, processing referrals, scheduling appointments, managing inventory, and ordering dental equipment and supplies.
• Practices universal precautions and proper infection control.
• Abides by all PPE standards for clinical staff.
• Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOAH requires all new hires to have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before their start date and be scheduled for their second dose. New hires who choose to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine only need one dose to fulfill this requirement. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of general principles of dentistry and advanced knowledge of dental hygiene.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• X-ray certification.

Preferred:

• Associates degree or the successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene.
• 2 years of Pediatric or General Dentistry Assistant experience.
• Coronal Polishing certification.
• Spanish Bilingual Assistant certification.

Other Requirements:

• New Hires are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022).
• Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or must pass fingerprint clearance within 7 days following hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.67 - $25.68 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person