Dental Assistant: Chair-Side Pro in General Dentistry

Pascua Yaqui Tribe; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks a Dental Assistant to support chair-side procedures across restorative, surgical and preventive care in a busy dental setting.

Responsibilities include patient check-in/out, charting, radiography, instrument sterilization, and lab coordination. Must complete an accredited Dental Assisting Program and obtain Dental Radiography Certification within 6 months. Arizona driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Dental radiography certification required within 6 months of employment (or obtained).
• HIPAA familiarity and confidentiality essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and route calls as appropriate.
• Record patient medical history and route for tests when needed.
• Chart examination and treatment information relayed by dentist.
• Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and supplies.
• Assist dentist chair-side and pass instruments during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic conditions during surgical procedures and manage sutures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Dental X-ray operation

Communication skills

Initiative & independence

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Dental Assisting Program

Tools

Dental radiography certification

Job description

Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks a Dental Assistant to support chair-side procedures across restorative, surgical and preventive care in a busy dental setting.

Responsibilities include patient check-in/out, charting, radiography, instrument sterilization, and lab coordination. Must complete an accredited Dental Assisting Program and obtain Dental Radiography Certification within 6 months. Arizona driver’s license preferred.