Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Glendale, AZ

Job Description

Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our PRIVATE PRACTICE dedicated team.

This position is for Monday - Wednesday 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

• **We are looking for punctual/dependable staff*** Our office is not open as many days as other offices therefore, do NOT apply unless you consider yourself very punctual/dependable in terms of coming to work each day on time. We are only looking for the most reliable applicants to join our team

Expanded Function Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

Must feel comfortable placing all classes of composite restorations for patients

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

· Searching for candidates that already have experience assisting

· Ability to speak Spanish is an added benefit

· Prepare and set up for dental procedures

· Welcome and engage with patients before, during, and after procedures.

· Review and update health histories and patient records

· Work with providers to maintain a pleasant and productive environment

· Take digital X-rays for patients

· Prepare treatment sheets and other office duties as assigned

· Assist the doctor during various general dentistry procedures, as well as some experience with orthodontic assisting

· Take alginate impressions 

· Make temporary crowns for patients

Benefits:
• 401(k)  • Paid time off

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):
• Do you have experience using Dentrix?
• Do you have a current EFDA certification from the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners?

Experience:
• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:  EFDA Certification
• X-Ray Certification (Required)