Dental Assistant- Sierra Vista

Dentistry LLC; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Dentistry LLC is seeking a dynamic, bilingual dental assistant (CDA) with at least 1 year of chairside experience. Coronal polish certification is preferred. You will handle all aspects of general dentistry, including CEREC crowns, oral surgery, and endodontics, contributing to exceptional patient care.

The role emphasizes organization, energy, and a collaborative team spirit. We offer a competitive wage and a benefits package including retirement options, medical, and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required or current.
• High School Diploma is required.
• 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience preferred.
• Coronal Polish certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service with an excellent chairside manner.
• Assist dentist with four-handed dentistry and universal precautions.
• Monitor patient flow and schedules with the doctor.
• Follow infection control standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Expose and digitally record radiographs.
• Maintain organized operatories and supplies.
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintaining patient records.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and assist with patient comfort.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Customer service

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

We are in search of a dynamic and bilingual dental assistant to join our team. A CDA with a minimum of 1 year of chairside experience. Coronal polish certification is preferred but not necessary. Your role involves all aspects of general dentistry, including same-day CEREC crowns, oral surgery, endodontic procedures, and more. Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, energetic, personable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care. We offer a competitive wage and benefits which include a retirement option, medical, and dental..

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide outstanding customer service with an excellent chairside manner
• Assist the dentist in utilizing proper four-handed dentistry techniques, observing universal precautions
• Be cognizant of doctor schedules and patient flow
• Comply with office policies and procedures
• Assume the standards of care related to infection control; following OSHA guidelines and ensuring safety protocols are upheld
• Expose and digitally record ordered radiographs
• Maintain dental operatories in an organized and clean fashion, assuring appropriate instruments and supplies are available
• Work with the doctor to maintain adequate dental supplies and submit orders for necessary supplies for review and approval
• Maintain patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization
• Sterilize and/or disinfect instruments, handpieces, and ancillary equipment
• Assist office and doctor in maintaining patient records and informed consent documents
• Chart existing dentistry and current conditions in a computerized dental chart
• Take impressions for various prosthetic procedures and study models
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients
• Punctual, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in your daily tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification
• High School Diploma
• 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience preferred
• Coronal Polish Certificate (preferred)

We are looking for a knowledgeable and supportive team player to support in our growth. If you enjoy dentistry and working with a dynamic, and upbeat team, this is your new dental home!