Dental Assistant

White Mountain Periodontics, PLLC is looking for a Dental Assistant for our Show Low, AZ office. We are a private dental periodontal practice that is committed to making a difference in our patients' lives through superior patient care and creative, quality, private dental treatment.

Job Summary:
The primary purpose of the Dental Assistant is to provide quality, friendly, and timely patient care. This position requires the ability to work well in a team environment while providing minimal supervision. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting the dentist in all aspects of patient care.

Essential Job Functions:
Assist dentist with various tasks related to patient care and treatment procedures
Prepare and assist in the sterilization of instruments, equipment, and rooms where dental treatment is performed
Take x-rays and prepare patients for their treatments
Provide accurate, detailed and timely documentation of patient care activities; including but not limited to; charting, patient charts
Assist dentists in preparing patients for their appointments and treatments
Clean and maintain patient rooms; including but not limited to; sweep and mop floors, dust furniture, etc.

Work cooperatively with team members and the team members from other referring dental practices
Other duties as assigned by manager
Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
Communication skills both written & verbal
Customer service skills with the ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
Professional appearance & attitude
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
On-the-job training
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person