Overview:

Dental Assistant

Summary:The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Arizona dental standards. 

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities. 

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate: 

Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance 

Professional and personal growth 

Experienced leadership support 

Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations 

Comprehensive benefit package 

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Assists the doctor in procedures

Takes x-rays 

Takes IO's 

Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth 

Instructs patients on oral hygiene 

Charts cavities and teeth with doctor 

Sterilizes instruments 

Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene 

Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor 

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:  

Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred

Required Certificates or Licenses:  

Arizona X-Ray certification  

Current BLS certification  

Arizona Coronal Polish certification

Preferred Certifications:

Arizona Sealant certification