Dental Assistant - Elk Ridge (Show Low) - General Dentistry

El Rio Health • Show Low, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dental Assistant, you will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist during procedures, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, sterilization of instruments, taking X-rays, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D).
• BLS with in person component required upon hire.
• Radiation Health and Safety - Xray Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Coronal Polishing Certificate required within 120 days of hire.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
• Reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.
• If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must be in compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
• Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
• Must undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 2 years’ related experience and/or training preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to dental clinician during dental procedures.
• Prepares patients for treatment, make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and obtains their dental records.
• Maintains and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Maintains dental clinic inventory and equipment.
• Takes x-rays. FMX, BWX, Periapical and/or Pano as prescribed by the Dentist.
• Disinfects equipment between patients and performs weekly maintenance.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED