Dental Assistant - Elk Ridge (Show Low) - General Dentistry

Job description

As a Dental Assistant, you will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist during procedures, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, sterilization of instruments, taking X-rays, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for patient care. Essential Job Functions: - Provides assistance to dental clinician during dental procedures. - Prepares patients for treatment, make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair and obtains their dental records. - Maintains and sterilizes dental instruments. - Maintains dental clinic inventory and equipment. - Takes x-rays. FMX, BWX, Periapical and/or Pano as prescribed by the Dentist. - Disinfects equipment between patients and performs weekly maintenance. Minimum Education and Experience: If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job. - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D). Required Licenses,...