Dental Assistant and Patient Coordinator

About Us

Desert Foothills Dental is an established private practice in the Ahwatukee Foothills driven by a clear Core Purpose: To build lifelong relationships based on trust by treating our patients, not just their mouth.

We believe in a drama-free, highly supportive workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. We hire for mindset first. Our culture is defined by three Core Values:

• Humble: We put ego aside, own our mistakes, and are always ready to learn.
• Hungry: We are self-starters who show up prepared and drive results.
• Heart: We bring a positive attitude, empathy, and steadiness. Team stability is our heartbeat—we protect each other by showing up consistently.

The Objective

We are seeking a highly skilled and exceptionally reliable Dental Assistant who is willing and able to helping out at the front desk as needed. Because our doctors and patients rely heavily on this role, exceptional attendance and a happy, team-first attitude are absolute requirements. If you have a history of chronic absenteeism or calling out at the last minute, this will not be a good fit.

Key Responsibilities: Perform chairside assisting, rapid room turnover, and strict sterilization. Take high-quality radiographs. Propose, educate, and perform clinical sealants. Assist with straightforward extractions and restorative procedures. Assist the front-office team with scheduling, treatment presentations, and ensuring every patient checks out with their next appointment booked. Training will be provided by our doctors and lead DA (EFDA).

Requirements

• Rock-Solid Reliability
• Active Arizona Dental X-Ray Certification (Required).
• Minimum 2+ years of Dental Assisting experience.
• Coronal Polish Certificate is highly preferred.
• Experience with Open Dental is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance (coming soon)
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) / Retirement plan (coming soon)
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Social events outings

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Happy hour
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Application Question(s):

• We are located at 1345 E Chandler Blvd Suite 121, Phoenix AZ 85048. How far will your drive be?
• In your past full year of employment, how many times did you call off unexpectedly?
• Our office runs on team reliability, and our morning huddle starts promptly. On a scale of 1-10, how would your previous employers rate your punctuality and attendance?
• This role can grow into presenting treatment plans and collecting payments. On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable are you discussing money with patients?

Experience:

• dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person