Dental Assistant ~ Treatment Coordinator

Hillside Dental Care; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their vibrant team. In this dynamic role, you will assist skilled dental professionals in providing exceptional care, ensuring patients feel comfortable and welcomed. Your responsibilities will include everything from assisting during procedures to managing patient records and maintaining a clean, efficient workspace. If you are passionate about dentistry and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a practice that values each smile and promotes optimal dental health in the community.

Qualifications

• Zwei Jahre Erfahrung als Zahnarzthelferin erforderlich.
• Zertifizierung in Röntgen- und CPR erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Assistieren bei zahnärztlichen Eingriffen und Einhaltung der Infektionskontrolle.
• Aktualisieren von Patientenakten und Durchführung digitaler Scans.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Problem-solving

Bilingual

Education

Zertifikat oder Associate's Degree in Dental Assisting

Tools

Softdent

Job description

Dental Assistant Job Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant - Treatment Coordinator to join our team in providing exceptional dental care to our community. As a Dental Assistant, you will be at the heart of our practice, collaborating with skilled experienced dental professionals to ensure our patients receive top-notch care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

In this dynamic role, you’ll have the opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a compassionate demeanor to support our dentist and hygienists in delivering high-quality dental care. From assisting chair side during procedures to helping our patients achieve and maintain optimal dental health.

If you are enthusiastic about dentistry and enjoy working in an upbeat team environment, we invite you to apply to this fantastic opportunity. We are a privately owned adult-focused practice that thrives on making each smile bright and healthy.

Days and hours of operation are M - TH from 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting with dental procedures including all aspects of four-handed dentistry.
• Infection Control: sterilizing and sanitizing equipment and instruments, breaking down and disinfecting operatories, setting up instrument trays, preparing operatories for the next procedure, restocking room supplies.
• Assist dental hygienists.
• Confirm treatment completed matches the routing slip.
• Taking digital x-rays, intraoral photos and completing digital scans.
• Updating and recording medical and dental histories, and patient vital signs.
• Following office standard operating procedures and dentist’s instructions.
• Taking impressions.
• Maintaining dental equipment, inventory, and ordering dental supplies.
• Entering treatment plans, sequencing, and scheduling appointments.
• Answering phones, taking detailed messages, and scanning.
• Completing mandatory continuing education.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Certificate or Associate's Degree from a recognized dental assisting program.
• DANB x-ray certification.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Experience with a variety of computer duties; knowledge of Softdent is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; bilingual is a plus.
• Two years of experience as a dental assistant; CAD/CAM experience is a plus.
• OSHA and HIPAA compliant.
• Friendly and professional with a positive attitude.
• Creative and efficient problem-solving skills.