Dental Assistant - Surprise, AZ

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant position is a full-time, non-exempt, entry-level position responsible for assisting dental providers in delivering high-quality oral healthcare services. The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting dental providers during procedures, sterilizing instruments, preparing operatory rooms, maintaining patient records, and maintaining inventory of dental instruments and supplies. Responsible for creating a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day.  Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Inclusion
• Nurture
• Service
• Purposeful
• Integrity
• Resilient
• Engaged

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum two (2) years of dental assistant experience
• Dental Assistant Certificate required
• Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certificate from the Arizona Dental Assisting National Board required
• Coronal Polishing (CP) certificate from the Arizona Dental Assisting National Board required
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments and procedures
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate computer efficiency to include proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and Patient Management System
• Advanced office skills: typing and telephone answering etiquette
• Valid Arizona driver’s license

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIALS:

• Greet all patients and visitors. Assist patients and visitors with questions, directing them to the appropriate person as necessary
• Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties, answer their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dental providers
• Assist the dental front office with entry-level duties as needed
• Maintain an adequate patient flow and assist the Dental Providers in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed
• Receive and place necessary telephone calls for clinical business and patient c