Dental Assistant: Patient-Centered Care Pro

El Rio Community Health Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental care team in delivering quality services. The role involves assisting dentists and hygienists, passing instruments, taking impressions, and maintaining accurate treatment records and sterilization processes.

Qualifications include a Dental Assistant Certificate or 3 years of chairside experience, with a current Arizona radiology certification and BLS. Spanish-English bilingual ability is preferred to serve a diverse patient base.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and/or 3 years chairside experience.
• Must hold current Arizona radiology certification and BLS for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists in patient care and chairside workflows.
• Pass instruments, take impressions, pour and trim models, and manage emergency procedures.
• Document treatment plans and charges in patient records and charts.
• Prepare patients and maintain a clean, safe operatory and sterilization areas.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain infection control throughout the clinic.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Infection control

Patient care

Electronic charting

Education

Dental Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

El Rio Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental care team in delivering quality services. The role involves assisting dentists and hygienists, passing instruments, taking impressions, and maintaining accurate treatment records and sterilization processes.

Qualifications include a Dental Assistant Certificate or 3 years of chairside experience, with a current Arizona radiology certification and BLS. Spanish-English bilingual ability is preferred to serve a diverse patient base.