Dental Assistant Job at Smith Dentalworks in Oro Valley

Our growing dental office has a fantastic opportunity for a registered dental assistant to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have 3 years of previous experience working in a dental office as an RDA or CDA and is ready to provide exemplary care for our patients. We take pride in providing a caring and positive atmosphere for our patients. If you have a great attitude and love working with a fun team in the expanding dental industry, apply today!

$20 - $25 hourly

• Meet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during an appointment
• Take and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if necessary
• Ensure dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
• Provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums after procedures, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and schedule appointments for patient care follow up
• Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team

• Experience with dental software, updating patient histories, and computer skills are needed
• Need state licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
• Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant
• An Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required
• Active BLS/CPR certification is required

We are a growing private practice owned and operated by a smart, kind, and very talented female dentist. Our practice is family-focused and committed to delivering exceptional general and cosmetic dentistry while providing a fun and comfortable patient and employee experience.