Why Work For

Mountain Park Health Center?

As a member of the Mountain Park team, you will have the opportunity to help our community thrive by improving the health of those around you.

• You’ll work in a supportive environment where your coworkers feel more like family. That’s because the way we connect with each other translates to the care we provide our patients.
• We value professional and personal goals, work/life balance and family.
• We are committed to creating a positive work environment and provide our employees with support and experience to grow and be successful.

This position is responsible for performing procedures allowable according to Arizona State Dental Laws and assisting the dental provider in providing dental care to patients. The Dental Assistant position ensures the proper sterilization of equipment for dental provider use and providing patients information in regards to treatment, scheduling, and insurance authorization.

• Uses proper techniques and dental equipment when assisting dental provider in the delivery of services.
• Takes/records blood pressure and weight and Glucose as needed of patients.
• Places consent forms in an electronic dental chart and provides forms to patients.
• Accurately explains the process of treatment with patient with the assistance of a dental provider.
• Prepares and maintains all dental trays and instruments.
• Upkeeps the sterilization/cleanliness and inventory of dental equipment.
• Responsible for the pickup, delivery, and communication regarding the status of dental laboratory case. Informs front office staff to contact patient in order to make a follow up appointment.
• Contacts patients that have received a surgical dental procedure within 2 business days to inquire if the patient is having any complications due to the procedure.
• Informs dentist/CSR when a patient’s insurance requires pre-authorization.
• Complies with the MPHC and government safety policies and procedures. Conducts annual review of policies and procedures in case of revisions made.
• Attends all mandatory and staff meetings.
• Consistent, reliable in-person attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Comprehension - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

• Critical Thinking - Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Customer and Personal Service - Basic knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

• Medical – Intermediate knowledge surrounding the handling of dental instruments and infection control procedures.

• Clerical – Intermediate knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures in accordance with MPHC guidelines and state/federal compliances.

• Mathematical – Basic knowledge of arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, ratios, etc.

• Employee Safety - Ability to work in conditions where company determined PPE is required. Including the protections of hands, face, respiratory system, etc.