Cross Trained Dental Assistant/Business Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Crossed Trained Dental Assistant (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Buena Vida Dental Studio | Tucson, AZ
This isn't your typical dental office... and we're not looking for a typical dental assistant.
At Buena Vida Dental Studio, we believe dentistry is about changing lives—not just fixing teeth. We help people smile confidently, chew comfortably, sleep better, age beautifully, and ultimately enjoy a better quality of life. We call it Livin' La Buena Vida.

If you're energetic, positive, love people, enjoy learning new technology, and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, keep reading.

Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who naturally makes people feel comfortable.
Someone who walks into the room smiling.
Someone who takes pride in creating an incredible patient experience.
We don't expect perfection...
We do expect heart.

We want someone who is humble enough to keep learning, confident enough to jump in wherever needed, and motivated enough to become the best dental assistant they can be.

Must-Haves
✅ Fluent in English and Spanish
✅ Positive attitude
✅ Team-first mentality
✅ Strong work ethic
✅ Excellent communication skills
✅ Detail-oriented
✅ Coachable
✅ Professional appearance
✅ Loves helping people
✅ Comfortable with technology

Bonus Points If You Have Experience With

• Digital scanners 
• CBCT 
• Dental photography 
• Implants 
• Surgical assisting 
• Full-mouth rehabilitation 
• Clear aligners 
• Same-day dentistry 
• Nitrous oxide 
• Dentrix 

Don't worry if you haven't done everything—we love teaching motivated people.

What You'll Do

You'll work directly alongside the doctor helping provide exceptional patient care.
Your responsibilities include:

• Chairside assisting 
• Patient education 
• Digital scanning and Imaging 
• Help alongside Office Manager in the front on scheduled days.

Every day is different.
Every day you'll learn something new.

Who You Are

You believe:
✔ Every patient deserves to feel heard.
✔ Excellence lives in the details.
✔ There's always something new to learn.
✔ Positive attitudes are contagious.
✔ Teamwork makes everyone better.
✔ Dentistry changes lives.

Who We Are

Buena Vida Dental Studio is a modern private practice focused on comprehensive dentistry.

We provide:
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Dental Implants
• Full Mouth Rehabilitation
• Clear Aligners
• Facial Esthetics
• Laser Dentistry
• Sleep Dentistry
• Digital Dentistry
• Comprehensive Preventive Care
We're passionate about continuing education, technology, and giving patients an experience they won't find anywhere else.

What You'll Love

✨ Supportive team culture
✨ Positive work environment
✨ Modern technology
✨ Opportunities for growth
✨ Continuing education
✨ Working alongside a doctor who loves to teach
✨ Being appreciated for your hard work

The Buena Vida Mindset

We hire for character first.
Skills can be taught.
Kindness can't.
We want teammates who genuinely care about people, enjoy learning, and bring positive energy every day.
Our goal is simple:
Deliver exceptional dentistry while making every patient feel like family.

Because when your smile and bite work together, life simply feels better—and you're one step closer to Livin' La Buena Vida.

To Apply
Please send us:

• Your résumé 
• A brief introduction about yourself 
• Include your favorite hobby or passion outside of dentistry (we love getting to know the person behind the résumé!) 

We can't wait to meet you!

P.S.

We're not just hiring an assistant—we're looking for our next teammate, someone who will help us create healthier smiles, build lasting relationships, and make every patient feel at home.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.