Dental Assistant (Elk Ridge) - Show Low - General Dentistry

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Ridge Community Health in Show Low, Arizona is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist, and ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for patients.

Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, instrument sterilization, taking X-rays (FMX, BWX, Periapical and/or Pano as prescribed), maintaining patient records, and contributing to a reliable, patient-focused clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS with in-person component required.
• X-ray Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Coronal Polishing Certificate required within 120 days of hire.
• 1–2 years’ related experience preferred.
• Fingerprint clearance card (Level I) required.
• Valid driver’s license and Arizona vehicle insurance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance to dental clinicians during procedures.
• Prepares patients for treatment and ensures comfort in the dental chair.
• Maintains and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Maintains dental clinic inventory and equipment.
• Takes X-rays (FMX, BWX, Periapical and/or Pano) as prescribed.
• Disinfects equipment between patients and performs weekly maintenance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

X-ray Certification

Coronal Polishing Certificate

BLS certification (in person)

Job description

Introduction

Love where you work as much as you love where you live by joining Elk Ridge Community Health.

Overview

As a DentalAssistant, you will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist during procedures, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, sterilization of instruments, taking X-rays, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to dental clinician during dental procedures.
• Prepares patients for treatment, make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and obtains their 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D).

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• BLS with in person component required upon hire.
• Radiation Health and Safety - X-ray Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Coronal Polishing Certificate required within 120 days of hire.
• 1 to 2 years’ related experience and/or training preferred.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
• Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must be in compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.