Bilingual Dental Assistant - Pediatric & General Dentistry

El Rio; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health seeks a Dental Assistant for Congress-Pediatrics & Dental Center in Tucson, AZ. The role supports dentists with instrument passing, charting, sterilization, and patient preparation in a fast-paced pediatric and adult dental setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a Dental Assistant certificate, bilingual English/Spanish, radiology certification, and BLS/CPR. Minimal scheduling: Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 7am-6pm, with a salary of $17.57-$24.16 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate for Dental Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year chairside dental experience preferred.
• Valid radiology certificate (Arizona) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists by passing instruments and preparing supplies.
• Maintain charting, record treatment, and code charges accurately.
• Prepare patients for treatment and record vitals as needed.
• Ensure sterile conditions and clean/sterilize instruments per guidelines.
• Support patient flow and manage no-show and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR/BLS certification

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Certificate program

Job description

El Rio Health seeks a Dental Assistant for Congress-Pediatrics & Dental Center in Tucson, AZ. The role supports dentists with instrument passing, charting, sterilization, and patient preparation in a fast-paced pediatric and adult dental setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a Dental Assistant certificate, bilingual English/Spanish, radiology certification, and BLS/CPR. Minimal scheduling: Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 7am-6pm, with a salary of $17.57-$24.16 per hour.