We are in search of a dynamic and bilingual lead dental assistant to join our team. A CDA with a minimum of 3 year of chairside experience. Coronal polish certification is preferred but not necessary. Your role involves all aspects of general dentistry, including same-day CEREC crowns, 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
• Be cognizant of doctor schedules and patient flow
• Comply with office policies and procedures
• Assume the standards of care related to infection control; following OSHA guidelines and ensuring safety protocols are upheld
• Expose and digitally record ordered radiographs
• Maintain dental operatories in an organized and clean fashion, assuring appropriate instruments and supplies are available
• Work with the doctor to maintain adequate dental supplies and submit orders for necessary supplies for review and approval
• 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
• High School Diploma
• 3 years of chairside dental assisting experience preferred
• CDA Certificate
• Coronal Polish Certificate (preferred)

We are looking for a knowledgeable and supportive team player to support in our growth. If you enjoy dentistry and working with a dynamic, and upbeat team, this is your new dental home! Please reply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sierra Vista, AZ 85635: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person