Dental - Dental Assistant

Marana-Health-1; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403(b) with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

MHC Healthcare is hiring a Dental Assistant to support the Dental team at the Marana Main Health Center in Marana, AZ. You will assist Dentists and Hygienists to deliver high‑quality care in a Federally Qualified Community Health Center setting.

The role requires a valid high school diploma, DANB RHS/ASBDE radiography certification, and BLS, with preferred bilingual ability and additional DANB certificates. Join a team dedicated to equitable, whole‑person healthcare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• DANB RHS or ASBDE radiography certification required or to be completed on hire.
• BLS certification required or to be completed on hire.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment area and sterilizes equipment.
• Reviews dental chart, greets patient, seats and prepares chart, and records vital signs as needed.
• Assists dentist by passing instruments, suctioning, and maintaining patient comfort during procedures.
• Mounts and files dental x-rays electronically per procedures.
• Counsels patients on dental health, obtain consent for procedures, and schedules follow-ups.
• Maintains patient records and adheres to infection control policies.
• Manages inventory, orders supplies, and coordinates with outside labs.
• Trains new hires and assists other dental staff with workflow improvements.

Skills

Dental assistant

Infection control

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DANB RHS / ASBDE radiography certification

BLS certification

Job description

MHC Healthcare is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Dental team at the Marana Main Health Center, located in the heart of Marana, AZ.The Dental Assistant promotes patients’ dental health by assisting Dentists and Dental Hygienists with the delivery of dental services. Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 17 sites in Tucson and Pima County.Our mission is to improve our Community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.

The following qualifications are required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or Dental Assistant Radiography Certification by Credential from the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (ASBDE)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be completed with MHC upon hire)

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience as a Dental Assistant
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate from DANB
• Dental Assistant Coronal Polishing certificate from DANB
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (or ability to obtain upon hire) – may be required for specific clinic assignments

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

This position has the following supervisory responsibility:

• Does not direct or supervise others.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficient.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills with emphasis on responsiveness, building trust, mutual respect, and courtesy.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and commitment to supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through work performance and professional interactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares treatment area for patient by pulling patient chart and cleaning, sterilizing, and setting up treatment area and equipment.
• Prepares patient for treatment by reviewing dental chart, greeting, seating, draping, and taking blood pressure as appropriate, and by providing information about dental services.
• Supports efficiency of Dentist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, properly positioning and passing instruments, and suctioning during treatments.
• Selects, mixes, and arranges bases and impression materials.
• Electronically mounts and files dental x-rays per department procedures.
• Counsels patients on dental health, obtains consent for extractions and treatments, provides aftercare instructions, and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Maintains documentation of patient care services by completing patient and department records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Protects patients and employees by complying with infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensures safe and proper operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer’s instructions, reporting malfunctions, requesting repairs, and maintaining inventory.
• Performs spore testing to ensure proper autoclave functioning for safe sterilization of instruments.
• Maintains required supplies inventory, ensuring appropriate stock is available, avoiding overstock of supplies, and carefully observing expiration dates and budgetary considerations.
• Ensures treatment areas are adequately stocked and ready for use.
• Participates in in-services and education programs as required.
• Utilizes appropriate channels for reporting, discussing, and solving problems or concerns, and contributes to team effectiveness by collaborating to solve problems in a constructive manner.
• Communicates with specialist offices and coordinates outside lab work by writing lab slips and monitoring inflow and outflow of cases.
• Maintains proper personal protective equipment (PPE) stocks and maintains certification and proper use of their own PPE (gowns, masks, n95s, etc.).
• Assists in purchasing process, including obtaining quotes and purchase orders, placing orders, and keeping track of incoming products.
• Assists in laundering dental lab coats, blankets, and other items washed in-house.
• Trains and assists new hires and other Dental Assistants with learning new tasks and workflows.

Benefits:

MHC Healthcare’s vision is to be the premier provider and employer in community health. To support our mission and vision in our community, MHC Healthcare believes health and well-being must start at home. Therefore, employees have many opportunities to care for our own health and wellness with benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Short-term disability and other benefits
• Paid time off including 11 holidays plus vacation and sick leave accrual
• Paid bereavement, jury duty, and community service time
• Employee discount for medical services ($500 per year for full-time)
• Education reimbursement ($3,000 per year for full-time)

Marana Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the interview process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), please contact our Human Resources Department at 520-682-4111.