Dental Assistant -

You can fully utilize your dental skills working with Pediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Anesthesiologists

Summary: The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. 

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities. 

What we offer you:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescriptions
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick pay –(PTO)
• Life Insurance
• 401K plan - matching
• Excellent compensation
• We have “state-of-the-art” dental practices
• Supported training and mentorship programs
• Work life balance with an excellent company culture

Summary: The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act. 

Pay Range: $17.36-$22.60/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Assists the doctor in procedures 
• Takes x-rays 
• Takes IO's 
• Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth 
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene 

• Charts cavities and teeth with doctor 
• Sterilizes instruments 
• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene 
• Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor 

Education and/or Experience:  

• Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred 

Required Certificates or Licences:  

• X-Ray certification  
• BLS certification  

• 8-hour Infection Control certification 
• 2-hour Dental Practice Act certification