Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & X-ray Expertise

El Rio; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Ridge Community Health in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist, and maintaining a safe, patient-centered environment.

The role involves chair-side assistance, sterilization, taking X-rays, and accurate patient records, with emphasis on communication, teamwork, and adherence to Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Radiation Health and Safety - Xray certification required.
• Coronal polishing certificate required within 120 days of hire.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card or pending within seven working days of starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment, makes patients comfortable in the dental chair, and obtains dental records.
• Maintains and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Maintains dental clinic inventory and equipment.
• Takes X-rays (FMX, BWX, Periapical, and/or Pano) as prescribed by the Dentist.
• Disinfects equipment between patients and performs weekly maintenance.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Radiation Health and Safety - Xray

Coronal Polishing Certificate

BLS Certification

Level I fingerprint clearance

Job description

Elk Ridge Community Health in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist, and maintaining a safe, patient-centered environment.

The role involves chair-side assistance, sterilization, taking X-rays, and accurate patient records, with emphasis on communication, teamwork, and adherence to Joint Commission standards.