Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Deer Valley Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team.

• Join a 9 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Hard‑working, fast‑paced, goal‑oriented, team atmosphere
• Full‑time;
  Monday 9:00‑2:00;
  Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00‑6:00;
  Thursday/Friday 7:00‑2:00;
  No weekends!
• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• We’re located at: 19636 N. 27th Avenue, Suite 110, Phoenix, Arizona 85027

• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant required
• Dentrix or other dental software experience
• Dental assisting school certification in AZ and RHS certification required
• General specific dental assisting experience is required
• Ortho/Invisalign experience is preferred
• Must have knowledge and ability to assist with temp crowns, crown prep, digital x‑rays, suctioning, checking sterile, being chairside with DR
• Strong multi‑tasking ability, with confidence to work in an extremely fast‑paced office setting, working with multiple patients at once
• Strong time management, organization, and the ability to prioritize and prep is required
• Ability to work in multiple rooms, start and flip rooms, check sterile while communicating strongly with other Dental Assistants
• Team player mindset
• Experience with Kodak and iTero
• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
• Experience working in a fast‑paced and customer‑centric environment
• Must be quick learner, and have the ability to receive feedback well
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job‑related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first.

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll enjoy state of the art technology while being surrounded by camaraderie and support. This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.

• Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment
• Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care
• Take and process x‑rays and other diagnostic assessments (iTero 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.)
• Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four‑handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act
• Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping
• Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations
• Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed
• Partner with the providers and team to implement Heartland Dental systems and maximize office workflow

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Front‑loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically…