Dental Assistant | Full Time (Front Office Cross-Training)

United-Dental-Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% Employer Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Education Support

Job summary

United Dental Corporation is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to join our open-mouth practice full-time. The role focuses on chairside support, sterilization, and patient care while offering opportunities to assist with front-office tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience, X-ray certification, and is comfortable expanding knowledge of administrative duties. Mondays may include additional front-office and patient coordination support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dental setting with chairside assistance and patient care.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and treatment planning.
• X-ray certification and Arizona state requirements where applicable.
• Willingness to cross-train and provide front-office support.
• Strong communication with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures.
• Prepare and turnover treatment rooms.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Take dental X-rays and perform other permitted assisting functions.
• Review and prepare for the daily patient schedule.
• Maintain clinical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Provide a positive and comfortable patient experience.
• Communicate effectively with the doctor, hygienists, and front-office team.
• Cross-train on front-office operations and provide coverage as needed.
• Assist with patient coordination, scheduling, and treatment-plan follow-up.

Skills

Patient communication

Team-oriented

Cross-training

Dependable

Fast-paced environment

Customer-service

Education

X-ray certification

EFDA Certification

Coronal Polishing Certification

Sealant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dental software

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

United Dental Corporation is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to join our open-mouth practice full-time. The role focuses on chairside support, sterilization, and patient care while offering opportunities to assist with front-office tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience, X-ray certification, and is comfortable expanding knowledge of administrative duties. Mondays may include additional front-office and patient coordination support.