Dental Assistant - Multi-Clinic Support

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare; Sells (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in general dentistry, including chairside assistance, sterilization, radiography, and patient education. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, and maintain comprehensive patient records.

The role requires a Dental Assistant Radiography certification and at least two years of experience. Preferred certifications include Expanded Function Restorative and Periodontics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of work experience as a Dental Assistant or equivalent.
• Must possess a Dental Assistant Radiography certification.
• Expanded Function Restorative and Periodontics certificates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to the Dentist in all phases of general dentistry.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; maintain records.
• Record patient medical history and treatment information.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical trays; maintain equipment.
• Take dental radiographs and develop/mount films.
• Take impressions, pour models, and fabricate trays and bite rims.
• Instruct patients on preventive dental care and post-treatment care.
• Maintain reports related to dental activities and assist with charting.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Patient greetings & scheduling

Medical history records

Sterilization & equipment prep

Radiographic procedures

Impressions & trays fabrication

Dental terminology & recordkeeping

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Radiography certification

Expanded Function Restorative certificate (preferred)

Expanded Function Periodontics certificate (preferred)

Tools

Dental radiographic equipment

Electronic Dental Records (EDR)

Job description

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in general dentistry, including chairside assistance, sterilization, radiography, and patient education. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, and maintain comprehensive patient records.

The role requires a Dental Assistant Radiography certification and at least two years of experience. Preferred certifications include Expanded Function Restorative and Periodontics.