Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Cochise Dental, Sierra Vista, AZ

Competitive Compensation, Friendly and Collaborative Work Environment

Our established and growing practice seeks a dynamic Dental Assistant who employs a positive “can do” attitude, professional demeanor, and who desires to assist our practice in providing quality-focused dental care and service to our patients.

The desired candidate employs the following qualifications:

Dental Assistant

· Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.

· Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient.

· Greet and prepare patients for treatment(s).

· Capture and display digital dental diagnostic x-rays.

· Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient(s).

· Make preliminary impressions.

· Assist the doctor during examinations and treatment procedures.

· Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures.

· Apply topical anesthetic and desensitizing agents, as directed by doctor/provider.

· Knowledgeable in making temporary crowns.

· Record treatment information in patient records.

· Educate patients in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease.

· Make patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.

Minimum Qualifications

· Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program

· State RDA license

· One year Dental Assistant experience

· Proficient computer and typing skills and software knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

· Working knowledge and experience with dental software, preferably Open Dental.

Interested and qualified candidates: Please submit your resume, cover letter and references online or drop it off at 66 N. Garden Ave, Sierra Vista.

Please note: We are actively soliciting resumes at this time and will be scheduling interviews with qualified candidates. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person