Job Title: Dental Assistant
Overview:
Join our dental team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care. As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with dentists and hygienists to ensure smooth operations and excellent patient experiences.
Duties:
- Assist dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and materials
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Take and develop dental X-rays
- Sterilize instruments and equipment
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices
- Maintain accurate patient records using Dentrix or similar software
- Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, including prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry
- Monitor patients' vital signs during treatments
Skills:
- Strong anatomy knowledge
- Proficiency in medical imaging techniques
- Familiarity with Soft Dent or similar dental software
- Experience in prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry is a plus
- Understanding of dental terminology
- Ability to take accurate vital signs
- Knowledge of dental assisting procedures including implants and Endo
- Skilled in medical documentation systems
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for dental care and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply for the Dental Assistant position. Join our team and contribute to creating healthy smiles every day!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Location:
- Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fountain Hills, AZ 85268: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person