Dental Assistant: Patient Care Pro with Team Growth

Mangelsdorf Family Dentistry, P.C; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly workshops for team growth

Community involvement and fun events

Job summary

Mangelsdorf Family Dentistry, P.C in Kingman, Arizona, is looking for a full-time dental assistant to enhance office efficiency and patient care. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, preparing them for treatments, assisting in procedures, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of dental instruments. The position offers a supportive community environment with opportunities for professional development and fun team activities. Starting salary is between $15.00 and $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to follow dental office regulations and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers in the dental office.
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Schedule appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Excellent communication and people skills

Well-organized and reliable

Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing

High school diploma

Graduating from dental assistant school is preferred

Additional certification or training (e.g. EFDA)

Education

High school diploma or dental assistant school graduation

Job description

Mangelsdorf Family Dentistry, P.C in Kingman, Arizona, is looking for a full-time dental assistant to enhance office efficiency and patient care. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, preparing them for treatments, assisting in procedures, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of dental instruments. The position offers a supportive community environment with opportunities for professional development and fun team activities. Starting salary is between $15.00 and $25.00 per hour.