Dental - Dental Assistant- Float

MHC Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Tucson is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to enhance patient care in a fast-paced environment. This role involves assisting dentists with procedures, preparing treatment areas, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient service, contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on community health. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing your career in dental healthcare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of DANB RHS exam or equivalent certification.
• BLS certification may be completed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment area and assist with dental procedures.
• Counsel patients on dental health and maintain documentation.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Infection Control

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Cultural Competence

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assisting National Board Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Dental Equipment

Computer Software for Patient Records

Job description

Ina Health Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM

MHC Healthcare is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Dental team at the Ina Health Center, located in Tucson, 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 14 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
• 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.

MHC Healthcare will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.In addition, all personnel actions such as compensation, promotion, demotion, benefits, transfers, staff reductions, terminations, reinstatement and rehire, company-sponsored training, education and tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will be administered in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Ina Health Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America