Dentistry By Design is looking for an experienced dental assistant to join our busy dental practice in the Saddlebrooke area of Tucson, AZ. We are looking for someone with experience in: chairside assisting, Dentrix, x-rays and intraoral camera/scanning. You’ll assist with patient preparation, sterilization of tools, and room setup. If you are detail-oriented, positive, and enjoy working in a team environment, then we want you contact us to set up an interview.

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

• Schedule appointments

• 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:

• Proven 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

• 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)