Certified Dental Assistant

DENTAL ASSISTANT – CHANDLER, AZ
 

DentalOne Partners: Together We're Better

One of the nation's largest and most progressive dental services providers, DentalOne Partners supports more than 150 flourishing practices in 14 states — with many more on the way. Our ongoing success is a direct result of the close bonds we've forged with our tightly knit team of dental professionals. We foster a culture of collaboration with the goal of creating world-class dental practices.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Dental Assistant’s primary responsibility is to handle all front desk duties for the practice. The Dental Assistant must ensure that the patient is the number one priority from the time they enter the practice to the time they leave.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the doctor with all dental procedures by performing an oral evaluation on each patient, mouth and tongue retraction, placing and removing cotton rolls from the patient’s mouth and holding impression trays during dental procedures.

• Take alginate impressions.

• Take, develop and mount the proper number of x-rays according to type of procedure.

• Chart all appropriate data of patient during exam and treatment.

• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.

• Assist in maintaing the daily schedule by keeping a smooth flow of patients.

• See to proper cleaning, sterilization and maintenance of all operatory equipment and instruments.

• Promote to and educate all patients.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Communication – must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written to all levels of management.

• Possess excellent organizational skills, be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required.

• Computer proficiency on Windows 2000, Office 2000, Excel experience, fax, copy machine and general office abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of high school degree or equivalent. Experience working in a professional environment with direct patient contact desired.  Must be x-ray certified.

PREREQUISITES:
 

• 1 Year of Dental Experience Required 

• Certifications must be up to date

• Orthodontic experience is a plus 

 DentalOne Partners is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.