We are private owned practice looking for a highly motivated experienced dental assistant to join our team! The candidate should have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and be a team player. Dental assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail.
Our office provides comprehensive dentistry for families in a warm, caring environment. We focus on preventive care to help each family member grow a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. Our office serves children, teens and adults in Glendale, AZ.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
- Preparing patients for dental work.
- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
- Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
- Providing great patient care.
- Recording treatment information in patient records.
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Caring for dental equipment.
- Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Dental Assistant Requirements:
- Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
- X-ray certified
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
- Able to provide great patient care.
Bilingual is a plus but not a must
Office Hours: Mon- Thurs 8am - 5pm & Fri 8am - 2pm