Dental Assistant - Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - Specialty Dental Brands-AZ - Scottsdale, AZ

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Scottsdale, AZ

Job Description

Description:

Who are we?
Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is a well-established and reputable Pediatric Dental & Orthodontic practice in Scottsdale that has been serving The Valley for nearly 40 years. As a concierge orthodontic practice, we are dedicated to delivering personalized experiences for our patients of all ages! Our team is committed to creating beautiful smiles and providing top-notch service.
What’s it like to work at “APDO”
The Pediatric Dental Assistant is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for our patients and parents that focuses on education, relationship building, and upholding our concierge approach to high end Pediatric Dentistry. We aim to become a “dental home” to those in our community where they feel safe, valued, and heard.
Key responsibilities include:

Creating a friendly atmosphere for dental procedures, helping them feel comfortable and at ease.
Educate children and parents about proper oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and dietary habits.
Assist the dentist during examinations, treatments, and procedures by providing the necessary instruments and materials, ensuring compliance with infection control for a safe and sterile environment.
Coronal Polish and take digital dental x-rays, ensuring proper positioning and image quality.
Collaborate with the dental team to develop effective treatment plans for patients.

Work-Life-Culture:
We firmly believe work should be a place you enjoy coming into each morning and we strive to create community within our practice! From team lunches to themed dress up days, and even jumping into staring in an Instagram reel, there are many opportunities for engagement. Some of our current available activities include book club, vision board planning, craft nights, pickle-ball, happy hour, etc.
Additional Benefits of the work-life-culture we provide:

A supportive and collaborative team environment
Doctors and Leadership that value and care for their team
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Access to advanced orthodontic training and technology
A beautiful and modern working environment

Compensation Package:
In addition to an hourly rate, we included the following benefits in our compensation package for those working 30 hours or more:

Affordable Health, dental, vision insurance options
FSA/HSA
Short/Long Term disability options
401(k) with up to 4% matching
Paid time off and paid holidays
Uniforms provided
Free Pediatric Dental Care for immediate family members after 90 days
Free Orthodontic Treatment for employees and immediate family members after 1 year
Practice wide monthly bonus structure
Requirements:

At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred
be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
possess great understanding of dental terminology
have excellent communication and written skills
have excellent public relations skills
work well with patients and team
be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.

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