Our private dental practice located in Phoenix; AZ is seeking a dental assistant to add to our team. We have an outstanding reputation in the dental community and our dental assistant would be embraced by our outstanding and dedicated team. If you are a dental assistant looking for a kind and patient focused dental practice, please apply.

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers to the dental office.
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded.
• Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Previous experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be well-organized and reliable.
• High school diploma
• Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred.
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Hours are Monday – Thursday 6:30-5:00

Benefits:

• VERY Competitive pay 20-24 x hour DOE
• Medical Insurance
• Monthly bonus

Apply today to learn more about our exciting opportunity!