Certified Dental Assistant

About Us
At Desert Foothills Dental, we’re more than just a private practice in the Ahwatukee Foothills—we’re a community. Driven by our Core Purpose, to build lifelong relationships based on trust by treating our patients, not just their mouths, we provide a warm, supportive environment where your clinical skills and personal growth are truly valued.

We believe work should be a place where you feel empowered and supported. We hire for mindset first, fostering a culture defined by three vibrant Core Values:
Honesty: We champion transparency and integrity. We speak our truth with respect, embrace difficult conversations, and build trust through open, courageous communication.

Humility: We leave our egos at the door. We own our mistakes and embrace every opportunity to learn and grow together.

Hungry: We are passionate self-starters. We show up prepared and are always looking for ways to drive excellence for our patients and our team.

Heart: We bring empathy and steadiness to every interaction. Our team stability is our heartbeat—we protect our culture by showing up for one another consistently.

Your Opportunity
We are looking for a reliable and skilled Dental Assistant who thrives in a collaborative, team-first environment. In this role, you’ll be an essential partner to our doctors and patients, ensuring seamless care and clinical excellence. If you are a versatile professional who is happy to lend a hand wherever needed and values long-term stability, we want to help you take the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities: Perform chairside assisting, rapid room turnover, and strict sterilization. Take high-quality radiographs. Propose, educate, and perform clinical sealants. Assist with straightforward extractions and restorative procedures. Assist the front-office team with scheduling, treatment presentations, and ensuring every patient checks out with their next appointment booked. Training will be provided by our doctors and lead DA (EFDA).

What You’ll Bring
A "can-do" attitude and rock-solid reliability.

Active Arizona Dental X-Ray Certification (Required).

2+ years of dental assisting experience with a desire for professional development.

Coronal Polish Certificate is highly preferred.

Experience with Open Dental is a plus.

Benefits
Health insurance (coming soon)
Dental insurance
401(k) / Retirement plan (coming soon)
Paid time off & Paid holidays
Professional development assistance
Uniform allowance
Social events outings
Free parking
Opportunities for advancement
Uniform allowance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Employee mentoring program
Free parking
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Application Question(s):
What would you like for compensation? Please be as detailed as possible.

How long will your commute be? Our address is 1345 E Chandler Blvd Suite 121 Phoenix AZ 85048.

Please check out our website at www.desertfoothillsdental for more information. Will these hours work for you?

In the past full year of work, how many times did you have to call off unexpectedly?

Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Coronal Polish (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person