Background Investigation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Detail Oriented, Healthcare, Hepatitis B, Infection Control, Medical Products, Medical Records, Patient Care, Polishing, Radiography, SOAP Notes, Staff Policies, Sterilization, Vaccination
Experienced Dental Assistant — 3½-Day Workweek.
We are a small, established private dental practice seeking an experienced, X-ray-certified dental assistant to join our team.
Our office works Tuesday through Friday, approximately 32–34 hours per week, with a scheduled lunch break. This position may be a good fit for an assistant who values a consistent schedule, a professional workplace, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide chairside assistance during general and restorative dental procedures.
- Prepare, clean, disinfect, and maintain treatment rooms.
- Properly sterilize instruments and follow infection-control protocols.
- Maintain and care for dental equipment.
- Accurately document patient care in the clinical record, including SOAP notes.
- Monitor, organize, and restock clinical supplies.
- Assist the front office when needed.
- Follow the practice’s professional dress and appearance standards.
Qualifications:
- At least two years of dental assisting experience.
- Current Arizona X-ray certification.
- Reliable attendance and professional communication.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care.
- Arizona coronal polishing certification and DANB Certified Dental Assistant credentials are preferred but not required.
Schedule:
- Tuesday through Friday.
- Approximately 32–34 hours per week.
- Full-time, in-person position.
Compensation:
$20.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Health insurance.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Monthly wellness bonus.
- Consistent 3½-day workweek.
Application Process:
To be considered, applicants must complete our employment application through the practice website:
Submitting an application through the job board alone does not complete the application process. Qualified candidates will be contacted after the website application has been reviewed.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Final candidates must successfully complete employment and education verification, a background check, a soft credit check, and verification of Arizona X-ray certification.
- Annual influenza vaccination and Hepatitis B vaccination are required in accordance with CDC healthcare personnel policy recommendations.