Job Description
Join our award-winning dental practice in Phoenix! We're urgently seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where your skills make a real difference. If you thrive in fast-paced clinical settings and excel at patient care, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during complex procedures including restorative and cosmetic treatments
- Manage patient flow and prepare treatment rooms with precision
- Take and develop diagnostic dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Sterilize instruments and maintain OSHA compliance protocols
- Administer chairside assistance during dental procedures
- Update patient records and manage digital charting systems
- Provide post-operative instructions and patient education
Qualifications
- Current Dental Assistant Certification (DANB or state equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years clinical dental assisting experience
- Proficiency in digital radiography and practice management software
- Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to ease patient anxiety
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced clinical environments
- Valid CPR certification