Dental Assistant - Desert Senita Community Health Center - Arizona City, AZ

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Arizona City, AZ

Job Description

PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant assists in the performance of quality, caring clinical dentistry by performing a variety of dental back office and front office assistant functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Ability to become educated and adept at performing assigned clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of the licensed dentist(s), including but not limited to performing laboratory procedures; be certified to take x-rays and coronal polish; taking impressions and pouring diagnostic models.
· Aid the dentist(s) smoothly and unobtrusively at chairside when necessary, including during examinations and treatments.
· Ensure patient readiness, including determining if patients have arrived, welcoming and seating patients, and notifying dentist(s) of patient readiness.
· Takes and reviews patient medical history and update as necessary. Take vitals and records this information.
· Charts existing restorations and conditions and planned treatment with options in patient chart and/or computer charting system, and prints out the treatment plan and gets this signed by patient.
· Prepares the operatory(ies) with the appropriate instruments and equipment, including placing appropriate instruments into the ultrasonic, sterilizing instruments, and breaking down and setting-up operatory(ies), cleaning and disinfecting according to current guidelines.
· Maintains awareness of patient’s safety and needs.
· Maintains equipment and inventory and monitors all incoming and outgoing lab cases.
· Adhere to all required OSHA and health regulations.
· Provides back-up to front office personnel by performing front-office duties as necessary.
· Actively supports and participates in chronic disease collaborative(s) and/or other re-engineering and quality improvement efforts, including testing and implementation of changes as appropriate.
· Assists in other areas of the dental practice and performs other duties, as assigned.
· Become a certified dental assistant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Individual must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be willing and able to obtain and maintain an X-ray certification and CPR certificate. Individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function, as indicated above.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Air conditioned office, considerable standing, work on desk top computer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
4x10
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Bilingual: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Arizona City, AZ 85123: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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