Dental Assistant

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionBasic Function:Primarily responsible for assisting the Dentist(s), Dental Hygienist(s) in the direct supervision of primary care dental services to patients of Canyonlands Healthcare Dental sites.•Vacation Time•Paid Leave•Medical, Dental, Vision, Life•Short-term & Long-term disability•Retirement plan Canyonlands Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please contact HR at (928) 645-9675 ext. 5508. Applications are required and are available at the Page Administration site at 827 Vista Ave. or online at www.canyonlandschc.org/. Resumes may be attached to the application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. EOE. Successful completion of a background check and drug screen is a prerequisite to employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalency, graduate of Dental Assisting School preferred.1. Ability to perform each essential function duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 2. High School Diploma or equivalency 3. X-ray certification as required by the state of Arizona or completion of x-ray certification within 90 days of employment. 4. CPR certified (BLS) or completion within 90 days of employment. 5. Ability to read, write and speak English. 6. Must be flexible and willing to work evenings and overtime if required/requested. 7. Ability to be physically active for long periods of time to ensure patient care and safety and have the ability to work well under pressure and present self in a calm, caring, and professional manner. 8. Good interpersonal and human relations skills are required. Must possess skills to empathize and care for a variety of patients, including low-income and diverse cultures and treat everyone (internal and external customers) with respect and dignity. 9. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times in all situations and follow the laws and intent of the most current HIPAA laws and regulations and Canyonlands' security and privacy practices. Salary Description $18.75-$26.25/hr