Dental Assistant

9755 N 90th st suite b 250 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 • Healthcare • Full-Time

Salary Range:  $22.00 - $31.00 hour

For our One Doctor cosmetic and general dental practice, we’re looking for a highly skilled dental assistant. You’ll assist with patient preparation and four handed dentistry with Doctor.  Able to proficiently make temporaries, take radiographs, charting, and provide ultimate patient care.  We are a smaller practice dedicated to providing the best care to all our patients.  Be willing or capable of using Trios scanner for use with clear aligners and or nightguards.  Team player, and be willing to help out wherever is needed.

Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the rules of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly.  Running on time is paramount to the overall patient experience.  

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Welcome customers to the dental office

  • Prepare patients for treatment, 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

  • 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:

  • Proven experience as a dental assistant

  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

  • Understanding of health and safety regulations

  • Good computer skills

  • Excellent communication and people skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Must be well-organized and reliable

  • Graduate of a dental assistant school is required

  • Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

 
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