Pediatric Dental Assistant - Dr. Michael LaCorte's Office - Tucson, AZ

We are looking for a Competent/ Reliable dental assistant who can maintain the high quality of our Specialty Pediatric Dental Office. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants 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. X-Ray certification is REQUIRED , Coronal Polishing certification is also required . Dental experience is desired but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply. We are in need of an energetic, highly motivated dental assistant who likes working with children. Must be reliable and want long term employment . We are currently looking for someone for Tuesday's and Thursdays only. Additional days may be needed and varies from week to week. The position could change to full time in the future. Team player is a must! 4 day work week. Our hours are (approximately) 7:30am to 4pm Monday through Thursday and will vary. If this works for you please submit your resume. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare patient treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material 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 Maintain accurate patient records Skills Proven experience as dental assistant/New graduates also accepted 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 Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Work Location: In person

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