Dental Assistant
25 days ago
Tucson
Job Description Dental Assistant – Full Time Tucson, AZ | $17–$22 per hour | Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO Our busy, fast-growing, family-owned dental practice is looking for a skilled and caring Dental Assistant to join our patient-focused team. If you are upbeat, organized, and passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and values-driven environment. About the Role As a Dental Assistant, you will be an integral part of creating a calm, efficient, and enjoyable experience for patients. You will assist our doctors during a variety of dental procedures, maintain clinical safety and sterilization standards, and ensure every patient feels informed and comfortable throughout their visit. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering excellent patient care. Key Responsibilities • Assist doctors during dental procedures across General Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Oral Surgery, • Prepare operatories and maintain sterilization and infection control protocols, • Run exam columns and manage clinical workflow efficiently, • Take digital X-rays, intraoral photos, and scans, • Order and maintain clinical supplies as needed, • Provide exceptional patient care and ensure a positive experience, • Support the front office and patient scheduling as needed, • Collaborate with the team to maintain smooth daily operations, • High School Diploma or GED required, • X-ray certification required, • 1–2 years of dental assisting experience preferred, • Coronal polish certification is a plus but not required, • Bilingual Spanish is a plus, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Knowledge of dental clinical operations and terminology, • Ability to anticipate the needs of the doctor and patients, • Warm, friendly, and outgoing personality with excellent organizational skills, • Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset, • $17–$22 per hour, depending on experience, • Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and paid holidays Skills: • General Practice, • Oral Surgery, • Orthodontic, • Bilingual, • Cross-trained (Front/Back Office), • Digital X-rays, • Treatment Planning, • Curve, • Spanish Benefits: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • PTO, • Bonuses Compensation: • $17-$25/hour