Dental Hygiene Assistant - Chandler Dental - Chandler, AZ

Chandler Dental is known for making smiles about more than teeth. We are committed to helping people find the courage, confidence, and freedom to focus on what matters most. Some of our values are We create inner smiles. We are cheerful and make the choice to smile on the inside. We are bold enough and are willing to be bold because we care enough to help you see what is possible. We create memorable experiences for our team and patients. And we take 100% responsibility 100% of the time. If you are an EXPERIENCED Dental Hygiene Assistant looking for an office that you can grow and feel listened and cared for and you have the same values and purpose we do please apply. We know you will not have a better place to call home than our office! Job Summary Dental assistants are responsible for providing the patient with high quality care by performing a variety of office, laboratory, and patient care duties. This usually entails helping the dentist with patients, instruments, and supplies during the dental visit. This job description outlines the essential functions of the Dental Assistant position and the Core Performance areas the Dental Assistant position is held accountable to. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Welcomes patients and gets them situated in the appropriate treatment room. Reviews patient health histories and documents all medications, medical conditions and alerts the doctor to any abnormalities. Obtains and documents a patient's vital signs and alerts doctors to any abnormalities. Obtains, documents, and updates patient dental history, as well as overall health and medication history. Takes and develops x-rays, photos and CBCTs and uploads into patient charts as appropriate. Performs the setup and breakdown of all operative equipment, instruments, and documents on time, to meet regulatory and compliance requirements and to keep the doctor on schedule with daily patient care. Actively delivers a positive patient experience by striving to keep patients focused on the best possible treatment. Educates patients in oral care and ensures the sterility of instruments and operatory before subsequent patients arrive. Is proficient in educating patients in all practice procedures, exams, and procedures. Pay: Starting at $18/hr, negotiable depending on experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance License/Certification: CPR Certification (Required) X-Ray Certification (Required) Ability to Commute: Chandler, AZ 85224 (Required) Work Location: In person

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