Dental Assistant

Are you a Dental Assistant looking for a Professional place to build your career we would like to hear from you! We are a growing practice and are in search of new team members. We have the best Patient's and Staff Members.

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office policies. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome Patients to our dental office
• Prepare Patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental rooms clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

• 6 months or more as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma or GED
• NM Xray Certification or willing to be certifies within 6months of hire date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person