Dental Assistant

Join our dedicated dental team as a Dental Assistant and make a real impact on patient smiles every day! Here at Valleywise Health , you'll work alongside an experienced Dental Manager and dental professionals, delivering compassionate, age-specific care to a diverse community of patients.
If you're ready to grow your career while making a difference in our community, we invite you to join us and help shape exceptional dental experiences for every patient.

In this dynamic role, you'll assist with chair-side procedures, support all clinical aspects of patient care, and help create a welcoming, inclusive, positive environment for patients and families. Contribute to the smooth operation of our Dental Clinic through billing, administrative, and technical support. All while promoting best practices in comprehensive, cost-effective dental care and collaborating with a passionate team that values your skills and encourages your growth.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Meaningful Impact: Help provide life-changing and compassionate care to patients in the Dental Clinic.
• Professional Growth: Valleywise Health is the largest teaching hospital in the valley. Opportunities exist for continuing education, advanced certifications, and exposure to the latest technologies.
• Supportive, Specialized Team: Join a warm, highly skilled group of physicians, dental, and healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care.
• Competitive Benefits: Robust compensation, 100% matched Pension retirement plan, comprehensive health coverage, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program , paid time off, and more.

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.54 - $25.87

Qualifications:

Education :

• Requires a high school diploma or GED. Prefer completion of Dental Assistant course.

Experience :

• Requires previous relevant patient care experience in a dental setting.
• Prefer at least three (3) years experience as a dental assistant.

Certification/Licensure :

• Requires BLS. A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is preferred and will be required within 3 months.
• Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety OR submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English. Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have ability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Requires excellent communication, time management and leadership skills.