Dental Assistant

Company Overview

Grand Avenue Family Dental is a full-service dental office committed to providing the safest and most efficient dental care possible. We serve an enthusiastic patient base with a focus on preventative, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, ensuring every patient leaves with a healthy and bright smile. Our friendly team is dedicated to making every visit comfortable and stress-free.

We are looking for Dental Assistant for FRIDAYS with at least 3 years experience who plays a role in supporting the doctor and clinical team by ensuring efficient clinical operations, high standards of patient care, and compliance with clinical protocols.

Chairside Assistance

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures
• Take digital x-rays
• Take digital scans
• Pack cord and make temporary crowns
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after treatment

Clinical & Operatory Duties

• Set up and break down treatment rooms
• Take Dental radiographs (if certified)
• Prepare dental materials (impressions, cements, restoratives)
• Maintain clean, organized, and stocked operatories

Sterilization & Infection Control

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments
• Follow OSHA, CDC, and state infection control guidelines
• Maintain sterilization logs and safety records
• Properly dispose of biohazard materials

Patient Care & Education

• Review post-operative and oral hygiene instructions with patients
• Help patients feel comfortable and informed
• Escort patients and manage clinical flow

Administrative & Team Support

• Update patient charts and clinical notes
• Communicate effectively with front desk and clinical staff
• Assist with lab cases and documentation
• Participate in team meetings and training

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Surprise, AZ 85374 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Biological safety protocols • Patient comfort • Biomedical waste • Paid training • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental assisting • Dental care patient counseling • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • In-person customer service • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Disability insurance • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • 3 years • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • One-on-one patient counseling • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Compliance documentation • Clinical assessment documentation • Intraoral scanners • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Stocking • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • Biohazard disposal procedures • Safety records management • In-person • Clean workspace maintenance • Sterile processing cleaning record management • Patient escort assistance • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Oral hygiene assistance • Surface decontamination • Medical waste disposal • Paid sick time