Dental Assistant - Mesa, AZ - Dr Support Dental Practice - Mesa, AZ

We are in search of a dynamic dental assistant to join our team with a minimum of 1 year of chairside experience and coronal polish certified is preferred. Your role involves all aspects of general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontic procedures, and more.
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, energetic, personable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care. We offer a competitive wage and benefits which include a retirement option, medical, and dental.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Provide outstanding customer service with an excellent chairside manner
Assist the dentist in utilizing proper four-handed dentistry techniques, observing universal precautions
Assist the Hygienist with patient care, room turnover and clinical charting
Support the front office with answering phones, patient check in/out and confirmations
Be cognizant of doctor schedules and patient flow
Comply with office policies and procedures
Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; upholding all OSHA and safety guidelines
Expose and digitally record ordered radiographs
Maintain dental operatories in an organized and clean fashion, assuring appropriate instruments and supplies are available
Maintain patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures
Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization
Sterilize and/or disinfect instruments, handpieces, and ancillary equipment
Assist office and doctor in maintaining patient records and informed consent documents
Chart existing dentistry and current conditions in a computerized dental chart
Take impressions for various prosthetic procedures and study models
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients
Punctual, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in your daily tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

Current CPR certification (preferred)
High School Diploma
1 years of chairside dental assisting experience (preferred)
CDA Certificate (preferred)
Coronal Polish Certificate (preferred)

We are growing and looking for a knowledgeable and supportive team player to support the growth. If you enjoy dentistry and working with a dynamic, and upbeat team, this is your new dental home! Send us your resume today!

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