Dental Assistant job in Sierra Vista AZ

Seeking a Dental Assistant to assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in the administration of patient care at the chair side. Listed below is a brief summary of the requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Compensation: $17.09 Per Hour plus benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance
• Competitive Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life, Short-term and Long-term disability
• 403(b) plan and company match

Bonus up to $6,000
Essential Job Duties:
Assists Dentist or Dental Hygienist in the performance of dental procedures.
Identifies patient health care service requirements while being aware of age specific needs and protocols.
Directs patient to operatory, obtains and records accurate routine patient vital signs.
Prepares, processes, and mounts intra-oral and panoramic radiographs.
Prepares patient for services being rendered by provider.
Assists provider with positioning and passing instruments and performing suctioning.
Assists provider in examination of patients and gives instructions as directed by provider
Fills out all appropriate and necessary paperwork as well as ensures patient and provider signatures on paperwork.
Completes necessary documentation in patients EDR and EHR chart.
Maintains updated treatment plans for patients.
Takes preliminary impressions and/or prepares models.
Cleans, stocks, and prepares operatory stations between patients.
Performs sterilization of instruments and equipment in a timely manner.
Complies with infection control policies and protocols.
Accesses necessary charts for documentation and messages.
Acts as a liaison between providers and other care givers.
Processes referrals and sends Prior authorization tasks.
Answers phone calls, tasks, and returns any necessary phone calls in a timely manner
Assists with inventory control and laboratory service tracking.
Calls and schedules patients for follow up services from laboratories.
Answers phone calls and takes messages. Returns patient calls as directed by provider.
Ensures operation of dental equipment by reporting equipment malfunctions and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Travels to any location as needed. For float positions, mileage may not be paid.
Works extended hours as needed.
Working assigned weekends is required.
Required Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses:
High School Diploma or GED, Fingerprint card required, X-Ray nt required, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, Fingerprint card required, Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the necessary skill and sensitivity, Driver's License and Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement. For Float positions, mileage may not be paid.