Experienced Dental Assistant

PDS Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

Paid time to volunteer in your local社区

Job summary

PDS Health is seeking a dedicated dental assistant-leader in Glendale, AZ to train and coach the team, manage patient flow, and ensure high-quality care. The role emphasizes adherence to state dental regulations, infection control, and collaborative team growth within the practice.

Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile environment, coordinating supply usage, and supporting clinicians with clinical technology and training plans. The position offers weekend shift premiums where applicable.

Qualifications

• Read, analyze, and interpret documents such as journals, manuals, safety rules, and regulations.
• Direct the work of others and lead teams to achieve goals.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc).
• Protect confidentiality of employee records and compensation information.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach dental assistants to perform at their best.
• Manage patient flow to optimize patient experience and dentist efficiency.
• Perform duties according to state dental assistant scope of practice.
• Develop the team through learning plans and expanding clinical skills.
• Integrate specialty dental assistants into the team effectively.
• Oversee infection control, sterilization, and disinfection per CDC guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading & analysis

Compliance awareness

HIPAA/OSHA knowledge

Education

Associate degree or 1-year certificate

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Train and coach all other dental assistants in order to ensure they can perform to their best ability Manage patient flow to maximize the experience for the patient as well as creating an efficient, effective day for the dentist
• Perform duties in accordance with the applicable state's Dental allowable functions
• Develop the dental assistant team through support of learning plans and expansion of individual knowledge with regards to clinical technology and skill sets
• Integrate specialty dental assistants into the team effectively
• Manage infection control, sterilization and disinfection processes for all products, equipment, and patient rooms in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines Maintain a clean and sterile workplace creating an atmosphere where your patients feel comfortable assist the doctors
• Maintain appropriate and adequate general and specialty clinical supply in the dental practice; while simultaneously remain fiscally responsible by adhering to the established budget
• Educate team on basic maintenance, as appropriate and ensure maintenance procedures are performed in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, x-ray exposure, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as business periodicals, professionals journals, technical procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, State Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices)
• Ability to direct the work of others and work as a team leader in attainment of goals
• Ability to handle and maintain extreme confidentially with employee records, compensation information, etc
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, as well as State, Federal and other regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Continuing Education (CE Units)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation Information

$22.75-$31.50 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.