Dental Assistant

Choice Healthcare Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Choice Healthcare Services in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery. Responsibilities include assisting the doctor in procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and instructing patients on oral hygiene.

The ideal candidate will have certification from a dental college and the required Arizona licenses. You will join a supportive team that prioritizes work-life balance, professional growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dental environment preferred.
• Arizona Dental Assistant certifications required.
• Training in patient care and oral hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene practices.

Skills

Patient interaction

Instrument sterilization

Oral hygiene instruction

Taking x-rays

Education

Certification from a dental college or equivalent experience

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant

Summary: The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Arizona dental standards.

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

• Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
• Professional and personal growth
• Experienced leadership support
• Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
• Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the doctor in procedures
• Takes x-rays
• Takes IO's
• Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene
• Charts cavities and teeth with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments
• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
• Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred

Required Certificates or Licenses:

• Arizona X-Ray certification
• Current BLS certification
• Arizona Coronal Polish certification

Preferred Certifications:

• Arizona Sealant certification