Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Compass Point Dental - Glendale, AZ
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Glendale, AZ
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated dental assistant to join our team. We are a small Family Dental practice. We see patients of all ages and for all types of procedures. We are open Mon-Thurs 8-5pm and some Fridays 8-2pm. We need someone who is willing to adopt our mission, vision and core values.
We need someone who is organized and takes pride in their work. We will need you to be reliable and dependable. You will need to be willing to follow direction and be an effective part of a team. We are and will expect you to be dedicated to providing positive experiences to our patients.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Greet patients as they enter the office
Make patients feel welcome while in the office
Prepare operatories, instruments and equipment for patient treatment
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Collecting and updating dental/medical histories with patients
Collect and record vital signs
Keep clinical areas clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records
When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies
Monitor and stock dental supply inventory
Requirements:
Successful completion of legitimate Dental Assisting Program
Proven experience as a dental assistant
Current CPR, Radiographs and Coronal polishing certificates (EFDA is a plus)
Working knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Trained in HIPAA regulations
Must be proficient at: Radiographs, intraoral photos, clinical records, temp crowns, retraction cord, impressions, dentures, RCT, Fillings, Exams and hygiene
Bi-lingual English and Spanish
Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong attention to detail
Must be well-organized and reliable
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
