Earn While You Learn: Dental Assistant in Training

PDS Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing Education (CE Units)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Shift premium pay on weekends

Job summary

Dentists of Tucson is seeking an entry-level dental assistant to join our team in Tucson. You will learn and perform basic dental assisting functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, while focusing on patient comfort and the overall experience.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, CE units, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, child care assistance, 401K, and opportunities to volunteer in the community. Weekend shift premiums may apply where eligible.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions under supervision of the licensed dentist.
• Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by focusing on patient needs and concerns.
• Complete infection control procedures for sterilization and operatory cleaning to ensure safety.
• Assist with radiographs and intra-oral pictures after radiation safety requirements are met.
• Prepare for patient care procedures and provide chairside support.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist.
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital chart.
• Present treatment records, consents and health history to the dentist prior to treatment.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Dentists of Tucson is seeking an entry-level dental assistant to join our team in Tucson. You will learn and perform basic dental assisting functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, while focusing on patient comfort and the overall experience.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, CE units, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, child care assistance, 401K, and opportunities to volunteer in the community. Weekend shift premiums may apply where eligible.