Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant – Join Our Family-Owned Practice!
Practice: Solterra Dentistry
Location: Phoenix, AZ (15255 N 40th St)
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Mon & Wed 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM | Tue & Thu 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM (No Fridays or Weekends!)
Compensation: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour (DOE) + Monthly Team Performance Bonus Potential!
About Solterra Dentistry & Our Culture
At Solterra Dentistry, we've been helping Phoenix families smile for over three decades! Led by our compassionate father-daughter doctor team, Dr. Lubomir Manov and Dr. Elizabeth Gubernick, our 7-operatory practice combines a warm, family-oriented environment with state-of-the-art dental technology (digital X-rays, intraoral scanners, and laser dentistry).
Our team enjoys a supportive, welcoming office culture where high-quality patient care, career growth, and work-life balance come first. As our dedicated Dental Assistant, you'll work alongside 2 Doctors, 2 Hygienists, 2 Front Desk Specialists, 1 Sterilization Tech, and a supportive clinical team where every voice matters.
What You'll Do
As our Dental Assistant, you will be the heart of our chairside clinical care-ensuring efficient treatment workflows and providing a comfortable, reassuring experience for our patients.
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Chairside Assisting: Assist doctors during exams, restorative fillings, crowns, extractions, and specialty procedures.
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Clinical Digital Scanning: Perform digital 3D scans for crowns, bridges, partials, and dentures.
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X-Rays & Imaging: Capture high-quality dental X-rays and intraoral photographs.
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Operatory & Instrument Care: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize and disinfect instruments, and strictly maintain OSHA and infection-control standards.
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Patient Engagement: Warmly greet patients, update medical histories, guide them through treatment plans, and provide clear pre- and post-op care instructions.
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Administrative & Team Support: Record accurate treatment notes and billing codes in our practice management software, monitor inventory, order supplies, and assist the front desk with phone calls or check-ins when needed.
What We're Looking For
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Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of hands-on dental assisting experience (required).
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Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
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Certifications:
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Current Dental Assistant Registration/Certification (required).
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Active Arizona X-Ray / Radiography Certification (required).
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Active CPR / BLS Certification (required).
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Technical Skills: Knowledge of dental terminology, clinical instruments, digital radiography, intraoral scanning, and OSHA/HIPAA compliance.
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Soft Skills & Mindset: An eager, motivated, and fast learner with a warm, empathetic patient manner. Dependable, punctual, and excited to be a true team player!
Why Join Solterra Dentistry?
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Competitive Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 / hour depending on experience + Monthly Team Performance Bonus Potential.
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Health & Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
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Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings plan options.
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Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
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Growth & Support: Ongoing professional development and a collaborative clinical environment.
Ready to bring your clinical skills and positive energy to Solterra Dentistry? Apply today to join our close-knit dental family!