Location: Chandler, AZ

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (40 hours/week) - daytime schedule; exact start/end times not specified

Candidate Pay Rate: $33 - $23.1 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms following established infection control protocols
• Welcome and seat patients, preparing them for procedures with care and clear communication
• Assist the dentist during procedures by passing instruments, suctioning, and anticipating needs
• Select, mix, and place dental materials and fabricate temporary restorations as directed
• Take and develop radiographs and assist with study casts including pouring and trimming
• Clean and polish removable appliances and provide post-operative instructions
• Chart and document patient care accurately to maintain thorough records
• Support emergency preparedness by maintaining CPR certification and ensuring supplies are available
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with privacy and safety regulations
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and participate in continuing education

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program OR a minimum of 6 months hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant
• Current CPR certification required
• Certified Dental Assistant (DANB) required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused mindset
• High attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a busy clinical setting

Education

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program OR equivalent on-the-job experience (minimum 6 months)

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, and infection control protocols
• Ability to take and develop dental radiographs
• Skill mixing and handling dental materials and fabricating temporary restorations
• Excellent customer service and effective patient education techniques
• Comfortable charting and documenting accurately in patient records
• Teamwork orientation and willingness to support clinical and administrative tasks

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your smile healthy
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside the clinic
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Licensure support and CPR/DANB certification encouragement
• Ongoing training and professional development to grow your skills
• A supportive team environment that truly values YOU
• Paid continuing education and opportunities to expand clinical skills
• Employee assistance and wellness resources to support your well-being

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