Dental Assistant
Job in
Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, 85628, USA
Listing for:
Mariposa Community Health Center
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
-
Dental / Dentistry
Dental Assistant, Dentistry / General Dentist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Dental Assistant I
Position Summary
The Dental Assistant I supports the delivery of high-quality dental care by assisting hygienists and dentists during procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and ensuring patient comfort. This role contributes to Mariposa’s mission of connecting with compassion and empowering wellness by fostering a caring environment, promoting oral health education, and ensuring efficient clinical operations.
Essential Functions
Assist dental providers – primarily dental hygienists and dentists: hand instruments, manage suction, prepare materials for treatments, and capture and process dental radiographs only if properly trained and certified.Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments according to infection control protocols: keep all treatment areas clean, organized, and properly equipped before each patient visit, sterilize instruments, and maintain strict adherence to OSHA and CDC standards.Provide patients with pre- and post-operative instructions and oral health education: explain preventive care techniques and post-procedure instructions in a clear and compassionate manner.Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations: document treatment details, radiographs, and patient interactions in the electronic health record system with precision and confidentiality.Monitor inventory and assist with ordering dental supplies: track supply levels, communicate needs, verify expiration dates, maintain organized storage, and support cost-efficient operations.Support front office staff with scheduling and patient flow as needed: coordinate appointments, manage patient flow, confirm schedules, escort patients, and assist with check-in/out processes.Other duties as assigned: perform additional tasks to support the dental department and overall clinic operations as required.Cultural Beliefs
Demonstrate excellent customer service by greeting patients and clients promptly with a smile, engaging genuinely in a caring manner, responding to requests for assistance from colleagues positively and helpfully, complying with HIPAA regulations by maintaining workplace professionalism and refraining from inappropriate use of social media, and exhibiting a high degree of personal integrity. Each employee’s conduct reflects on MCHC both on and off duty.
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