Dental Assistant

Tempe Dental Care; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (50% premium paid)

Vision care

6 paid holidays

1 week paid vacation after 1 year

2 weeks paid vacation after 3 years

Discounted dental care for employees

Job summary

Tempe Dental Care, a privately owned practice in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our two-doctor team. This full-time role (32 hours/week) offers a stable opportunity in a long‑standing clinic with a collaborative environment.

You will provide chairside support, maintain organized rooms, and help manage patient flow. Compensation ranges from $23 to $27 per hour plus benefits, with a focus on excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of chairside dental assisting experience
• Current X-ray certification required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly, professional, and dependable approach
• Ability to work effectively in a busy dental practice
• Dentrix Ascend experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to the doctors during patient treatment
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with maintaining an organized clinical environment
• Support efficient patient flow throughout the day
• Provide professional and compassionate patient care
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their visit and treatment
• Follow established clinical and office procedures
• Work collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, and front-office team members
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment environment

Skills

Chairside assisting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Tempe Dental Care is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our established, privately owned dental practice in Tempe, Arizona. We have been serving patients in the Valley for more than 25 years and are looking for a friendly, articulate professional who takes pride in providing excellent patient care and enjoys working as part of a collaborative dental team.

Our practice is a busy two-doctor office focused on high-quality patient treatment. This position is ideal for an experienced Dental Assistant who is comfortable working chairside, communicates well with patients and team members, and is looking for a stable opportunity with an established practice.

$23–$27 per hour | Full-Time | 32 Hours per Week

What You’ll Do

• Provide chairside assistance to the doctors during patient treatment
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with maintaining an organized clinical environment
• Support efficient patient flow throughout the day
• Provide professional and compassionate patient care
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their visit and treatment
• Follow established clinical and office procedures
• Work collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, and front-office team members
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment environment

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of chairside dental assisting experience
• Current X-ray certification required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly, professional, and dependable approach
• Ability to work effectively in a busy dental practice
• Dentrix Ascend experience is a plus

Schedule

Full-time, approximately 32 hours per week.

Compensation & Benefits

• $23–$27 per hour, depending on experience
• Health insurance with 50% of the premium paid
• Vision care
• 6 paid holidays
• 1 week of paid vacation after 1 year
• 2 weeks of paid vacation after 3 years
• Discounted dental care for employees and their families