Dental Assistant
MTC Corrections•Marana, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
In this role you will assist the dentist with patient care, procedures, X-rays, sterilization, scheduling, records, supplies, and oral health instructions while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality, facility security, safety, and accountability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months clinical dental assistant experience
- US citizenship or lawful US permanent resident
- Current certification or registration as a dental assistant in the state of Arizona
- Must possess current CPR certification.
- Continuing education as required.
- Must successfully complete required preservice training.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist in performing services by preparing detainees in chair and handling required instruments, equipment and dental plastics.
- Sterilize instruments and keep office stocked with required supplies.
- Arrange and maintain appointment schedule, perform clerical duties as necessary.
- Keep records of detainees.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPPA rules.
- Provide post-operative and oral hygiene instructions as prescribed by the dentist.
- Assist in taking patient X-rays.
- Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.
Benefits
- Medical
- dental
- vision and prescription benefits
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- 401(k)
- life insurance
- disability coverage
- employee assistance program
- Education assistance
- military leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
