Desert Foothills Dental is a private dental practice in the Ahwatukee Foothills in South Phoenix. We offer a stable practice culture to support the professional and personal growth of all team members with competitive compensation. We're looking for a Dental Assistant with a strong work ethic, good character and a warm personality. Our core values of communication, calibration, coordination, and celebration help us with all the decisions in our practice.
Our six op office needs help to work part or all of Monday-Thursday and a rare half day on a Saturday to meet the needs of patients who work during the week. Ours is a bread and butter practice and we currently send out all endo and ortho. We have CBCT, Trios scanner, digital x-rays, IO cameras and are just getting into digital workflow. We believe that our team members are our greatest assets, and we strive to foster an environment of respect, professionalism and teamwork.
Qualifications
- Chairside assisting experience in a dental or oral surgery setting
- Proficiency in medical terminology and dental assisting techniques
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control protocols
- Familiarity with anatomy relevant to dental and oral surgery procedures
- Experience with EMR systems such as Open Dental and Dentrix
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices
- Ability to perform X-Rays and interpret dental imaging
- Previous front desk and ability to take vital signs
- Competency in medical documentation and patient assessment
- Familiarity with medical records management and coding
- Certification in CPR and/or other relevant healthcare certifications
Experience preferred particularly with basic restorative and surgical procedures but we are willing to train a new graduate who shows up. Please answer all the questions if you would like to be considered for this position. Thank you for your interest in our practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- How far if your commute to our office? Our address is 1442 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix AZ 85048.
- What do you require for compensation?
- When can you start working?
- In your past year of work, how often have you been late or called off unexpectedly?
- Please take a look at out practice hours at www.desertfoothillsdental.com. We are only looking for full time team members. Will these hours work for you?
- What is your experience with endodontics, oral surgery, digital workflow and dental implants?
- Do you have all job-related credentials available to present for an interview?
- What dental practice management software have you worked with?
- What front desk experience do you have, if any?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
- Coronal Polishing Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85048: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person