Dental Assistant - Mesa, AZ

We are in search of a dynamic dental assistant to join our team with a minimum of 1 year of chairside experience and coronal polish certified is preferred. Your role involves all aspects of general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontic procedures, and more. 

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, energetic, personable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care. We offer a competitive wage and benefits which include a retirement option, medical, and dental. 

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide outstanding customer service with an excellent chairside manner 
• Assist the dentist in utilizing proper four-handed dentistry techniques, observing universal precautions 
• Assist the Hygienist with patient care, room turnover and clinical charting
• Support the front office with answering phones, patient check in/out and confirmations
• Be cognizant of doctor schedules and patient flow 
• Comply with office policies and procedures 
• Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; upholding all OSHA and safety guidelines 
• Expose and digitally record ordered radiographs 
• Maintain dental operatories in an organized and clean fashion, assuring appropriate instruments and supplies are available 
• Maintain patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures 
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization 
• Sterilize and/or disinfect instruments, handpieces, and ancillary equipment 
• Assist office and doctor in maintaining patient records and informed consent documents 
• Chart existing dentistry and current conditions in a computerized dental chart 
• Take impressions for various prosthetic procedures and study models 
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients 
• Punctual, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in your daily tasks 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Current CPR certification (preferred) 
• High School Diploma 
• 1 years of chairside dental assisting experience (preferred) 
• CDA Certificate (preferred)
• Coronal Polish Certificate (preferred) 

We are growing and looking for a knowledgeable and supportive team player to support the growth. If you enjoy dentistry and working with a dynamic, and upbeat team, this is your new dental home! Send us your resume today!