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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. Chairside Assisting: Assist doctors during exams, restorative fillings, crowns, extractions, and specialty procedures.
Clinical Digital Scanning: Perform digital 3D scans for crowns, bridges, partials, and dentures. X-Rays & Imaging: Capture high-quality dental X-rays and intraoral photographs. Operatory & Instrument Care: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize and disinfect instruments, and strictly maintain OSHA and infection-control standards. Patient Engagement: Warmly greet patients, update medical histories, guide them through treatment plans, and provide clear pre- and post-op care instructions.
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 Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of hands-on dental assisting experience (required). Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Certifications: Current Dental Assistant Registration/Certification (required).
Active Arizona X-Ray / Radiography Certification (required). Active CPR / BLS Certification (required). Technical Skills: Knowledge of dental terminology, clinical instruments, digital radiography, intraoral scanning, and OSHA/HIPAA compliance. 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? Competitive Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 / hour depending on experience + Monthly Team Performance Bonus Potential. Health & Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans. Financial Security: 401(k) retirement savings plan options. Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays. 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!