Dental Assistant

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Marana Dental Care - Marana, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Marana, AZ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Dental Assistant position at Marana Dental Care involves supporting the dental team in providing excellent patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of the dental office. The role includes both administrative and clinical tasks, with a focus on patient comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, confident, and a team player, with a willingness to learn and grow within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Check in and monitor lab cases
• Assist in monthly supply ordering
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Audit doctors schedule

Requirements

• Valid Registered Dental Assistant license
• Valid X-Ray Certification
• High school diploma or GED
• Proven experience as dental assistant or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing (preferred)
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable

Nice-to-haves

• Dental implant trained
• Coronal Polishing Certificate

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off