Dental Assistant I-Tempe (Mon-Thurs: 8am-7pm)

MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Park Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers in Tempe, AZ. The role involves assisting clinicians, handling radiographs, recording treatment details, and communicating with patients about treatment plans and fees.

The position requires a Dental Assistant Certificate, CPR certification, and the RHS certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire. Travel to other Mountain Park locations may be required to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold Dental Assistant Certificate and CPR certification.
• AZ RHS certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Travel to Mountain Park locations as assigned to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental provider and hygienists in delivering dental services.
• Perform routine radiographic imaging as required by AZ RHS regulations.
• Record treatment, code charges, and prepare treatment plans on patient charts.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Certificate

AZ Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certificate

Job description

• Location 1840 E Broadway Rd,Tempe, AZ, 85282,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• Provides historical reference by accurately and efficiently recording treatment, accurately coding charges for services, preparing treatment plans on dental charts, and entering progress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.