Expanded Function Dental Assistant — Patient Care Pro

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare; Sells (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare in Arizona is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide hands-on support to Dentists, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize tools, and help patients efficiently. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, document medical histories, and assist during general dentistry procedures, including radiographs and post-treatment care instructions.

Permanent, full-time position with relocation to TONHC facilities across Sells, Santa Rosa, San Simon or Tucson as needed; may

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of work experience as a Dental Assistant or equivalent.
• Must possess a Dental Assistant Radiography certification.
• Background check and FBI fingerprint clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to the Dentist during general dentistry.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and maintain records.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical trays.
• Take radiographs and develop and mount films.
• Instruct patients on preventive dental care.
• Maintain dental equipment and supplies.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Patient scheduling

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Sterilization techniques

Intra-oral procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant Radiography certification

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Electronic Dental Record systems

Job description

Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare in Arizona is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide hands-on support to Dentists, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize tools, and help patients efficiently. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, document medical histories, and assist during general dentistry procedures, including radiographs and post-treatment care instructions.

Permanent, full-time position with relocation to TONHC facilities across Sells, Santa Rosa, San Simon or Tucson as needed; may