Dental Assistant
American Dental Companies
- Pay
- $23 to $27
- an hour
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 29
- 2 days ago
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About the company
American Dental Companies
Medical practice · 51 to 200 employees
At Scottsdale Perfect Smiles, we combine advanced dental technology with a warm, compassionate, patient-centered approach. Led by Dr. Richard Feldhake alongside experienced Associate Dentist Dr. Damien Garcia, our practice is dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive family, restorative, cosmetic, and implant care to the Scottsdale community. Operating out of a modern 7-operatory facility, our close-knit, 4-person support staff and 4 providers work together in seamless synchronization. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes clinical excellence, patient comfort, and collaborative teamwork.
What you'll do
- Chairside Assisting:Provide expert 4-handed chairside assistance during general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical dental procedures.
- Diagnostics & Imaging:Capture crisp digital radiographs, intraoral photos, and maintain accurate clinical notes in practice software.
- Patient Advocacy & Comfort:Welcome patients, review health histories, explain treatment steps, and apply a gentle, empathetic chairside manner to put patients completely at ease.
- Operatory Management:Prepare, breakdown, sanitize, and restock operatories efficiently between appointments following strict OSHA and HIPAA standards.
- Sterilization Protocols:Oversee instrument processing and maintain sterilization equipment to ensure absolute clinical safety.
- Team Synergy:Bring a positive, proactive attitude to support hygienists, front office staff, and doctors alike.
- Experience:Minimum of2+ yearsof hands-on chairside dental assisting experience [Required].
- Certifications:ActiveDental Assistant (DA) Certificationand activeArizona Dental Radiologic Proficiency / X-Ray Certificate[Required].
- Technical Agility:Familiarity with modern dental technology, digital imaging, and practice management software.
- Cultural Fit:High emotional intelligence, strong reliability, a passion for patient-focused care, and a team-first mindset.
What you need
- Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on chairside dental assisting experience
- Active Dental Assistant (DA) Certification
- Active Arizona Dental Radiologic Proficiency / X-Ray Certificate
- Familiarity with modern dental technology, digital imaging, and practice management software
- High emotional intelligence, strong reliability, and a team-first mindset
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Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- 401k
- paid holidays
- Monthly Team Performance Bonuses
- professional growth potential
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