Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Join Our Family-Owned Practice!

Practice: Solterra Dentistry

Location: Phoenix, AZ (15255 N 40th St)

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Mon & Wed 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM | Tue & Thu 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM (No Fridays or Weekends!)

Compensation: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour (DOE) + Monthly Team Performance Bonus Potential!

About Solterra Dentistry & Our Culture

At Solterra Dentistry, we've been helping Phoenix families smile for over three decades! Led by our compassionate father-daughter doctor team, Dr. Lubomir Manov and Dr. Elizabeth Gubernick, our 7-operatory practice combines a warm, family-oriented environment with state-of-the-art dental technology (digital X-rays, intraoral scanners, and laser dentistry).

Our team enjoys a supportive, welcoming office culture where high-quality patient care, career growth, and work-life balance come first. As our dedicated Dental Assistant, you'll work alongside 2 Doctors, 2 Hygienists, 2 Front Desk Specialists, 1 Sterilization Tech, and a supportive clinical team where every voice matters.

What You'll Do

As our Dental Assistant, you will be the heart of our chairside clinical care-ensuring efficient treatment workflows and providing a comfortable, reassuring experience for our patients.

• Chairside Assisting: Assist doctors during exams, restorative fillings, crowns, extractions, and specialty procedures.

• Clinical Digital Scanning: Perform digital 3D scans for crowns, bridges, partials, and dentures.

• X-Rays & Imaging: Capture high-quality dental X-rays and intraoral photographs.

• Operatory & Instrument Care: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize and disinfect instruments, and strictly maintain OSHA and infection-control standards.

• Patient Engagement: Warmly greet patients, update medical histories, guide them through treatment plans, and provide clear pre- and post-op care instructions.

• Administrative & Team Support: Record accurate treatment notes and billing codes in our practice management software, monitor inventory, order supplies, and assist the front desk with phone calls or check-ins when needed.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of hands-on dental assisting experience (required).

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Certifications:

  • Current Dental Assistant Registration/Certification (required).

  • Active Arizona X-Ray / Radiography Certification (required).

  • Active CPR / BLS Certification (required).

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of dental terminology, clinical instruments, digital radiography, intraoral scanning, and OSHA/HIPAA compliance.

• Soft Skills & Mindset: An eager, motivated, and fast learner with a warm, empathetic patient manner. Dependable, punctual, and excited to be a true team player!

Why Join Solterra Dentistry?

• Competitive Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 / hour depending on experience + Monthly Team Performance Bonus Potential.

• Health & Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.

• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings plan options.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Growth & Support: Ongoing professional development and a collaborative clinical environment.

Ready to bring your clinical skills and positive energy to Solterra Dentistry? Apply today to join our close-knit dental family!