Dental Assistant: Patient-Centered Care & Team Support

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team in delivering high-quality care. You will pass instruments, assist dentists and hygienists, prepare models, and help manage patient flow while maintaining accurate charts and charge entries.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Dental Assistant Certificate or 3+ years of chairside experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; BLS and radiology certification are required; a fingerprint

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program and/or at least 3 years chairside dental assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports Dental Department and staff in delivering quality dental services.
• Assists Dentists and Hygienists; passes instruments; prepares impressions and models.
• Records treatment and codes charges; maintains treatment plans and progress notes.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Infection control

Patient care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Program Certificate

Tools

Sterilization equipment

CPR/BLS training

Job description

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team in delivering high-quality care. You will pass instruments, assist dentists and hygienists, prepare models, and help manage patient flow while maintaining accurate charts and charge entries.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Dental Assistant Certificate or 3+ years of chairside experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; BLS and radiology certification are required; a fingerprint