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full-time 11 days ago

Dental Assistant

Esp Dental

Phoenix, AZ 85017
20 - 25/hr

About the Practice

N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software

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Job Description

Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your energetic and motivated approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients seeking exceptional oral healthcare. In this vital role, you will support dentists in delivering high-quality treatments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining efficient clinic operations. Your expertise in dental procedures, infection control, and medical documentation will contribute to a seamless patient experience from check-in to check-out. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to improving smiles and overall health.

Responsibilities
Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, including general dentistry, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, using four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency.

Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, ensuring all equipment is sterilized and maintained according to aseptic technique standards.

Take dental X-rays while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality.

Manage patient records accurately within Dentrix including updating medical history, treatment notes, and medical coding.

Provide chairside assistance by managing dental terminology, vital signs, and medical imaging to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Educate patients on oral health practices and post-treatment care instructions to promote ongoing dental health.

Maintain infection control protocols and ensure the clinic’s compliance with all OSHA standards for safety and hygiene.

Experience
Must be able to speak both English and Spanish fluently
Prior experience working in a dental clinic setting is highly preferred
Proficiency with Dentrix is essential for managing medical records efficiently.

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and infection control procedures is required to safeguard patient information and ensure safety standards are met.

Familiarity with dental assisting techniques including X-ray procedures, vital signs measurement, medical documentation, and aseptic technique is necessary.

Strong understanding of dental terminology, anatomy knowledge related to dentistry procedures, and proficiency in medical coding will support accurate recordkeeping.

Join us in making a difference—helping patients achieve healthier smiles while advancing your career in a supportive, fast-paced environment!

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• HIPAA
• Dentrix
• Spanish
• Dental clinic experience
• Dental terminology

About Esp Dental

ESP Dental is a neighborhood dental home in Phoenix, providing compassionate, trilingual care in a warm, family-friendly environment. The practice is focused on comfort, trust, and healthy smiles for patients of all ages, offering a full range of general, restorative, and cosmetic dental services designed to create confident, beautiful smiles.