Experienced X-ray Certified Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Dental Assistant — 3½-Day Workweek.

We are a small, established private dental practice seeking an experienced, X-ray-certified dental assistant to join our team.

Our office works Tuesday through Friday, approximately 32–34 hours per week, with a scheduled lunch break. This position may be a good fit for an assistant who values a consistent schedule, a professional workplace, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide chairside assistance during general and restorative dental procedures.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect, and maintain treatment rooms.
• Properly sterilize instruments and follow infection-control protocols.
• Maintain and care for dental equipment.
• Accurately document patient care in the clinical record, including SOAP notes.
• Monitor, organize, and restock clinical supplies.
• Assist the front office when needed.
• Follow the practice’s professional dress and appearance standards.

Qualifications:

• At least two years of dental assisting experience.
• Current Arizona X-ray certification.
• Reliable attendance and professional communication.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care.
• Arizona coronal polishing certification and DANB Certified Dental Assistant credentials are preferred but not required.

Schedule:

• Tuesday through Friday.
• Approximately 32–34 hours per week.
• Full-time, in-person position.

Compensation:

$20.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Monthly wellness bonus.
• Consistent 3½-day workweek.

Application Process:

To be considered, applicants must complete our employment application through the practice website:

-us/join-our-team/.

Submitting an application through the job board alone does not complete the application process. Qualified candidates will be contacted after the website application has been reviewed.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Final candidates must successfully complete employment and education verification, a background check, a soft credit check, and verification of Arizona X-ray certification.
• Annual influenza vaccination and Hepatitis B vaccination are required in accordance with CDC healthcare personnel policy recommendations.