Dental Assistant
Scottsdale Family Smiles
- Scottsdale, AZ
- $20.00-30.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist dentists and dental hygienists in clinical procedures and treatments to ensure efficient and safe dental services.
- Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure necessary equipment is ready for use.
- Take and process dental X-rays as required while ensuring compliance with all safety protocols.
- Perform office management tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining dental records, and managing inventory of supplies and materials.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist and educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
- Ensure optimal patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures.
- Engage with patients to provide information about dental procedures and discuss treatment plans.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment that complies with OSHA and other regulatory bodies' safety standards.
- Assist in the management of dental emergencies efficiently and calmly.
- Collaborate with the dental team to streamline office operations and enhance patient satisfaction.
- Continuously update professional knowledge and participate in educational opportunities appropriate to the role.
- Current Arizona x-ray certification with proficiency in taking diagnostic x-rays
- Coronal polish certification or willingness to become certified
- Demonstrated ability to follow directions and effectively communicate with colleagues and patients
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule
- Excellent interpersonal skills; must be outgoing and collaborate well in a team setting
- Proficient in using dental office software, preferably Eaglesoft
- Strong commitment to maintaining the highest levels of safety and hygiene in the workplace
- Work hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5:30 pm
- Anticipated work hours are between 32 and 40 hours per week
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance