Dental Assistant I-Baseline (Mon-Fri: 1pm-10pm)

MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Park Health Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers and hygienists, ensuring patient care is delivered efficiently.

You will perform radiographic imaging, maintain sterilization, manage instrument trays, document treatments, and communicate treatment plans and fees to patients. This role requires a Dental Assistant Certificate and CPR, with RHS certification or progress toward it.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Dental Assistant Certificate.
• Current CPR Certification.
• RHS certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists dental provider and hygienists in the delivery of dental services.
• Performs routine radiographic imaging per RHS requirements.
• Records treatment and prepares treatment plans in patient charts.
• Communicates treatment plans, instructions and fees to patients and guardians.
• Prepares and maintains dental trays and instruments.
• Maintains sterilization and cleanliness of equipment.
• Delivers and coordinates lab cases and communicates status.
• Collaborates with back and front office to ensure quality patient care.
• Travels to other Mountain Park locations as needed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiographic imaging

Patient instruction

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Certificate

CPR certification

Job description

• Location 635 E Baseline Rd,Phoenix, AZ, 85042,United States
• Job Category Dental
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

This position is responsible for performing procedures allowable according to Arizona State Dental Laws and assisting the dental provider in providing dental care to patients. The Dental Assistant position ensures the proper sterilization of equipment for dental provider use and provides patients information regarding treatment, scheduling, and insurance authorization.

Essential Functions

• Assists dental provider and hygienists in the delivery of dental related services.
• Performs routine radiographic imaging as required by the AZ Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certificate.
• Provides historical reference by accurately and efficiently recording treatment, accurately coding charges for services, preparing treatment plans on dental charts, and entering progress notes/treatment plans in patient’s file.
• Provides information to patients by relaying information, instructions, directions and/or consent, to patients, parents, or guardian, regarding treatment, at the direction of the dentists and hygienists. Instructs patients and parents in oral hygiene and accurately communicates treatment plans and fees to patients.
• Prepares and maintains all dental trays and instruments.
• Completes the Instrument Processing: Level 2 Competency.
• Upkeeps the sterilization/cleanliness and inventory of dental equipment.
• Picks up, delivers, and communicates regarding the status of dental laboratory cases.
• Collaborates with dental back office and front office team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Travels to other Mountain Park locations as assigned, which may include a location change during shift to support patient care as organizational needs require.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs Other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Dental Assistant Certificate.
• Current CPR Certification.
• AZ Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certificate or the ability to obtain within 90-days of hire.