Job description:
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dental hygienists and dentists during dental procedures, including coronal polishing
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
- Take and process digital dental x-rays- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
Requirements:
- Dental Assistant certification or relevant experience
- DANB AZ Radiology and Coronal Polishing Certificates (please include any names used and certificate numbers)
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the dental practice.
Candidates who have the required credentials from states other than Arizona, contact DANB at www.danb.org for information on how to apply for credentials in Arizona.
A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for our patients on the same day.
As dental health professionals, we pride ourselves in providing the care needed for oral health. To give the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Building a foundation of trust by treating each other and our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing excellent, personalized care and service to make their visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible. We are a group of individuals committed to the common goal to provide the best positive experience and treatment outcomes through our CORE Values.
TRUST. Having the confidence that all team members are looking out for each other's and the patient's best interest.
INTEGRITY. Using best practices and best judgement to perform work selflessly, honestly, and caringly.
COLLABORATION. Working together to achieve the best patient experience and treatment outcomes.
MODESTY. Achieving success with circumspection and humility, recognizing that nobody is an island, and all team members are welcome and encouraged to contribute their ideas.
RESPECT. Exhibiting respect for peers, management, our industry, and our patients.
RESPONSIBILITY. Recognizing and embracing the personal responsibility we have to each other, our critics, our industry, our patients, and ourselves to uphold the success we have achieved.
CONSISTENCY. Maintaining industry professional standards each and every day.
AWARENESS. Keeping an open mind that enables self-reflection for personal and professional growth and that recognizes innovation.
INITIATIVE. Taking initiative and the conviction to follow through with new ideas and means of improvement.
IMPACT. Being a positive influence for our team and our patients that enables the best possible experiences and outcomes.
LEGACY. Conducting ourselves in a way that benefits the patient, each other, and the practice that outlives us.
