Dental Assistant - Scottsdale Dental - Scottsdale, AZ

Small and Intimate private practice looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. A dental assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers to the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up the 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

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus.
CEREC/digital dentistry/ITERO CERTIFIED
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is required
Temporary crown fabrication
Comfort with extensive full-mouth rehabilitations (prep and delivery).
Experience with cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic temporaries is ideal.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Scottsdale, AZ 85258: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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