What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - Jungle Roots Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics position at Specialty Dental Brands-AZ?
Description
Are you an experienced dental assistant with a passion for working with children and making a positive impact in your community?
We’re looking for a dedicated, dependable, and hard-working team member who loves creating a comfortable, friendly environment for our patients.
Our practice is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality dental care that puts children and families at ease. We take pride in being a trusted part of our community and providing a welcoming, inclusive space for all.
Benefits include competitive salary and insurance package; opportunities for professional development and growth; a rewarding role in a supportive, family-friendly practice.
If you are a skilled dental assistant who’s passionate about children’s dental health and eager to be a part of a community-centered practice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to make a difference!
- Preparing patients for dental work.
- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
- Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
- Assisting Dentist with procedures when necessary.
- Coronal polishing patients.
- Providing great patient care.
- Recording treatment information in patient records.
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Caring for dental equipment.
- Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred
- be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
- possess great understanding of dental terminology
- have excellent communication and written skills
- have excellent public relations skills
- work well with patients and team
- be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
- Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.
Salary : $18 - $25
