Dental Assistant I-Baseline (Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm)

Essential Functions

• Assists dental provider and hygienists in the delivery of dental related services.
• Performs routine radiographic imaging as required by the AZ Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certificate.
• Provides historical reference by accurately and efficiently recording treatment, accurately coding charges for services, preparing treatment plans on dental charts, and entering progress notes/treatment plans in patient’s file.
• Provides information to patients by relaying information, instructions, directions and/or consent, to patients, parents, or guardian, regarding treatment, at the direction of the dentists and hygienists.
• Instructs patients and parents in oral hygiene and accurately communicates treatment plans and fees to patients.
• Prepares and maintains all dental trays and instruments.
• Completes the Instrument Processing: Level 2 Competency.
• Inkeeps the sterilization/cleanliness and inventory of dental equipment.
• Picks up, delivers, and communicates regarding the status of dental laboratory cases.
• Collaborates with dental back office and front office team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Travels to other Mountain Park locations as assigned, which may include a location change during shift to support patient care as organizational needs require.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Dental Assistant Certificate.
• Current CPR Certification.
• AZ Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certificate or the ability to obtain within 90-days of hire.