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Dental Assistant

Santa Rita Family Dentistry

Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641
18.50 - 21.00/hr

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Job Description

Dental Assistant – Hygiene-Focused (with Cross-Training)
Location: Corona de Tucson
We’re a small, well-run dental practice looking for a Dental Assistant who enjoys working with patients, keeps things moving smoothly, and is open to learning. This role will primarily support hygiene, with cross-training on the doctor side so you’re not stuck doing the same thing forever.

If you’re organized, calm, and take pride in doing things correctly, you’ll fit in well here.

What You’ll Be Doing
Assisting hygienists with patient flow, room setup, turnover, and charting support
Taking diagnostic radiographs and intraoral photos
Performing coronal polishing
Helping maintain efficient, on-time hygiene schedules
Cross-training to assist the doctor with exams and procedures
Sterilization, infection control, and keeping operatories running smoothly
Creating a comfortable, respectful experience for patients of all ages
What We’re Looking For
Arizona-licensed Dental Assistant (or eligible)
Radiology certification required
Coronal polishing certified
Comfortable working primarily with hygiene, but open to learning doctor-side assisting
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate what needs to happen next
Good communication skills with patients and teammates
Bi-lingual a plus
Experience is helpful, but attitude and work ethic matter more
What We Offer
Competitive pay based on experience
Predictable hours and a sustainable pace
Cross-training and room to grow your skills
A respectful, ethical practice environment
A team that values competence, kindness, and efficiency (not chaos)
Practice is small and growing
Schedule
MWF 7:30AM-4PM with expanded hours available for the right candidate
How to Apply
Send your resume and a short note about yourself to dentalfamilia25@gmail.com
Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Chairside assisting
• Radiology Certification
• Attention to detail
• Coronal Polish Certificate
• Image acquisition for patient care
• Dental sterilization procedures
• Chairside coronal polishing
• Patient comfort
• Dental assisting
• Managing patient records

About Santa Rita Family Dentistry

Santa Rita Family Dentistry in Corona De Tucson, AZ provides honest, dependable dentistry with a focus on comfort, prevention, and trust. They offer same-day emergency appointments, preventive and restorative care, serving families across Vail, Sahuarita, Summit, Green Valley, and Drexel Heights.