Dental Assistant

As our Dental Assistant, you are highly skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care, and still you can make smooth office procedures for our patients. Your genuine care is transmitted in all interactions to the patients you serve. If you are seeking a new dental home and have experience with Digital x-rays, Dentrix or CEREC, we would LOVE to talk to you!

At Distinctive Dental Care, we are not just dental providers; we are partners in health and most significantly friends. We love what we do and care about the well-being of each patient who comes into our office. We are dedicated to serving our patients and making them feel comfortable. It’s our goal to dispel outdated notions about visiting the dentist by providing personal, professional, and distinctive dentistry to families in Prescott with exceptional general, cosmetic, and restorative dental services.

Our distinctive difference is clearly seen by the unity of our team and how we treat everyone in our office like family. Our multi-generation doctors are revolutionizing the way people view dentists in Prescott, AZ. Our modern dental practice embraces innovation and new technologies to take your career to a new level. We offer a job environment that you will love, a competitive compensation package, health insurance, medical benefits, generous PTO, and a wonderful 401K matching program.

As part of our team you will:

• Assist the doctor in providing care to the patient.

• Be knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies and clinical initiatives that impact the back-office experience.

• Actively monitor lab materials and supplies.

• Develop a relationship with the patient.

• Follow all OSHA/HIPAA guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patients are our number one priority and we always want to do what is best for them.

• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.

• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

• Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history.

• Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist.

• Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested.

• Prepare tables and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies.

• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

• Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.

• Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs.

• Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials.

• Contribute to the team in achieving business objectives to accomplish goals.

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and team

Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 8am-5pm

• 1 year of experience working as a Dental Assistant

• High school diploma or GED.

• Other certifications as required by the state, as an example: Radiology Certification, CPR, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF), etc.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with Dental Softwares as Dentrix is preferred.

Apply today and learn how you would be a great fit for our amazing dental team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prescott, AZ 86305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location