Dental Assistants

DENTAL ASSISTANTS

SHIFT: 1ST

CERTIFICATION NOT REQUIRED TO START

WAGE: $18-$22/HOUR

The Dental Assistant supports the Dentist in providing high-quality patient care by performing a variety of clinical, administrative, and patient-support responsibilities. This position prepares patients and treatment areas, maintains instruments and equipment, assists chairside during dental procedures, and provides patients with appropriate education, attention, and emotional support.

• Assist the Dentist with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments by preparing patients, instruments, materials, and treatment areas.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, including the administration of nitrous oxide.
• Respond appropriately to dental and medical emergencies in accordance with OSHA requirements and office protocols.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Take and accurately document patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Expose dental diagnostic radiographs in accordance with applicable regulations and office procedures.
• Record treatment information accurately in patient records.
• Provide patients with instruction regarding oral hygiene, plaque control, and recommended home-care practices.
• Obtain preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Clean and polish removable dental appliances.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain dental instrument trays and materials needed for procedures.
• Anticipate the Dentist's needs and efficiently provide instruments, materials, and other assistance during examinations and procedures to promote patient comfort and treatment efficiency.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and maintain appropriate infection-control procedures.
• Follow OSHA requirements, hazard-control protocols, and all applicable office safety standards.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and identify when equipment requires additional service or repair.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional clinical environment.
• Represent the practice in a professional, courteous, pleasant, and cooperative manner at all times.
• Maintain regular attendance, adhere to assigned schedules, and follow office policies and procedures.
• Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and assignments efficiently.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Participate in continuing education, training, seminars, or other professional-development activities; occasional travel by car or air may be required.
• Assist in other areas of the practice and perform additional duties as assigned.

• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and attentive patient care.
• Maintain a professional demeanor when working around blood, bodily fluids, unpleasant odors, or other conditions commonly encountered in a dental setting.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, particularly when working in confined spaces and while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Anticipate the needs of the Dentist and patients and proactively provide appropriate assistance.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on changing responsibilities and assist in other areas of the practice as needed.

• Follow OSHA requirements, infection-control standards, office safety procedures, and established hazard-control protocols.
• Follow practice policies and procedures when handling or collecting patient payments.
• Maintain required certifications and training.

• Demonstrate active listening by giving full attention to others, understanding information and instructions, asking appropriate questions, and responding thoughtfully.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Provide a high level of customer service through positive, professional, and respectful communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Dentists, patients, coworkers, and other members of the practice team.
• Demonstrate strong reading comprehension and the ability to understand written instructions, policies, procedures, and work-related documents.

• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrate basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Apply sound judgment and analytical skills when performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Diploma or certificate from an approved dental assisting program.

Sedona Staffing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer