- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Scottsdale, AZ
Compensation
20-30/hr + Monthly Bonus IncentiveWork Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, and ThuExperience Required
at least 1 yearCertifications Needed
Radiograph CertifiedSoftware Experience
DentrixJob Description
Alpers Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is looking for a full-time assistant to join our growing team.
In our office, we care about training, mentoring and advancing the skills of our team members so that they can build and develop skills for a career. The role of dental assistant can provide you with:
- Knowledge of building a patient-centric team culture
- Technical skills in assisting; problem solving and communication
- Knowledge of dental office fundamentals including: Scheduling patients, inventory management, treatment planning and communication and more
- Skills in planning daily workload and activities to support office priorities
As a dental assistant, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the patient experience. Model, train and coach expectations to deliver the service standard.
- Lead and partner with a team of passionate and knowledgable team members who strive to exceed patient expectations by focusing on decreasing wait time, friendly patient interactions and exceptional procedure outcomes
- Lead and follow up on the completion of daily tasks and trainings to drive proficiencies for patient experience
- Quickly respond to any disruptions in the day that may affect patient experience by problem solving, collaborating with team and taking initiative to mitigate further disruptions
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias
You might be a great match if:
- Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited. We work efficiently as a team to deliver for our patients!
- You enjoy interacting with people all day and making things easier for others. Interacting with patients and team members, proactively managing what’s needed for the patient and making the patient comfortable is the core of what we do.
- You are interested in the following dental procedures:
- Intra-oral scanning
- CBCT
- 3D printing
- Digital designing
- Photography
The good news is that we are very invested in training, mentoring and developing your skills as a dental assistant. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Learn and adapt to current technology needs
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Positive and helpful attitude
- Effective communication skills
Benefits:
- PTO
- 401K with match
- Paid Holidays
- Bonus Eligible
- Continued Education
- Family Discount
About Us:
Our private practice is located just north of Old Town Scottsdale. Dr. Alpers is committed to creating a positive, supportive atmosphere; we have a highly motivated team that goes all-in to help each other succeed. Our team values patient needs above production, and we strive to make patients feel at home in our office.
Pay based on qualifications and experience
Posted about 22 hours ago
Job posting closes in 29 days
Alpers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Alpers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
7500 E. Mc Donald Dr., Suite 101 B Suite 101-B
Scottsdale, AZ 85250