What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at United Dental Corporation?
Who We Are: Absolute Dental is a modern practice in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona serving our local and surrounding communities for over 30 years. Our unwavering commitment to our patients is grounded in our shared values of resilience, respect, curiosity and compassion – which guides all our interactions with team members, patients, partners and vendors. In our mission to provide exceptional care to our patients, we believe how we get there is as important as the final results.
Who You Are: You are an experienced and adaptable Dental Assistant, who partners well with fellow team members and doctors. You thrive in fast paced environments, ready to start your day when you arrive and are surprised at the end of the day at how fast it went by. You get to know your patients by active listening and also have the ability to read non-verbal cues and adjust care accordingly. You are self-motivated, accountable and a lifelong learner.
- Patient Examination and Doctor Support: take impressions and x-rays as needed, chart and document all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment. Anticipate the Doctor’s needs and be fully prepared. Use creativity and imagination to ease and encourage anxious or timid patients.
- Office and Patient Management: manage the days’ schedule, keeping a smooth flow of patients and minimizing patient wait times. Assist in front office administration, gather consent forms as required and understand patient insurance eligibility.
- Treatment room maintenance and sterilization.
- Promote Dental Health Education and aftercare to all patients, parents and guardians.
- Stay up to date on all compliance, safety and licensure training and requirements.
What You'll Bring:
- X-Ray Certificate and 1 year experience.
- Ability to identify and regulate one's emotions and understand the emotions the others to build relationships, reduce team stress, defuse conflict and improve personal job satisfaction.
- A devotion to serving your patients and reliably showing up for your team.
- Full-Time Opportunity (4-5 days a week).
- From $18-$22 per hour depending on experience.
- 401(k) and up to a 4% match.
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Paid Time Off, 7 paid holidays of you work more than 30 hours a week.
- Employee Assistance Program - that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services.
- Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, Life Lock and entertainment discounts.
- We have ALL necessary PPE and are following CDC recommended guidelines. Our office is a safe environment.
- Continuing education opportunities.
Salary : $18 - $22
