Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Phoenix, AZ
About us 19th Ave Dental Care is a company in HEALTH_CARE_MEDICAL in Phoenix, AZ 85015. We are fun, fast-paced, supportive and our goal is to Hire a skilled, hardworking and humble individual.. Our work environment includes: Safe work environment Lively atmosphere Hi and thank you for viewing our ad. We are a Private General Dental office at the same location for over 25 years. Our patients are loyal and love coming to see us. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentistâs office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Youâll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentistâs 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. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for 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 Must be able to take X-rays, and have X-Ray Certification Maintain accurate patient records Dentrix and Dexis knowledge is a plus Packing cords and taking impressions is required 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 Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 â 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Retirement plan Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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