Skilled Dental Assistant - Dentists of Apache - Apache Junction, AZ

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Apache Junction, AZ

Job Description

Job description
Dr K and her team are seeking out an experience dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients and staff. You’ll ensure an excellent patience experience and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. The lead assistant should be well-organized with great attention to detail. We need the lead to be a skilled assistant in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible
Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare tray set ups for procedures: hygiene, fillings, crowns, extractions, bone grafts, root canals
Sterilize instruments according to OSHA regulations
Assist chair side with skilled GP dental procedures
Undertake lab tasks: pouring models, managing case logs
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Organized Ordering for GP, hygiene, and specialists (OS, Perio, and Endo)
Maintain accurate patient records. Charting and documenting patient conversation. Accurate treatment planning within Epic software
Train skill sets to new and growing assistants
Lead the back office team of assistants and facilitate the efficient flow of the schedule, always planning ahead
Delegate and ensure compliance and maintenance of equipment is done.

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Must have at least 2 years of dental assisting experience
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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