Dental Assistant

Jorge Ferreira DMD, llc
Pojoaque, NM Part Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2024 CLOSED ON 6/29/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Jorge Ferreira DMD, llc?

High quality private dental practice with a high powered, fun-loving team is searching for an experienced Dental Assistant with Xray certification to help us care for our patients.

Hours: Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 am -5:30pm (26 hours/wk); additional hours available Tuesdays.

Salary: $17-$21/hr. Call us-We'll pay you more than you make now!

Qualifications:

  • Dental Assisting experience necessary
  • Radiology certification required

Candidate must:

  • be friendly and outgoing,
  • enjoy helping people
  • possess a strong focus on customer service
  • have reliable attendance
  • be a team player
  • display a positive attitude
  • be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • be able to multi task
  • pay close attention to detail, and
  • follow through on tasks to completion
  • be eager and willing to learn new things and develop themselves professionally.
  • Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus!

Dental Assistant duties include:

  • welcoming patients, creating a warm, caring & comfortable environment,
  • preparing operatories for the doctor and hygienist
  • preparing patients for the doctor and hygienist; taking radiographs, charting existing restorations,
  • assisting dentist with exams & procedures, documenting findings, procedure notes, and recommended treatment
  • helping patients understand treatment necessity & options,
  • explaining post- visit home care instructions,
  • communicating to front desk treatment completed &/or planned, & next steps
  • maintain accurate, complete, organized patient records,
  • sterilizing instruments, setting up instruments, equipment & material for procedures,
  • cleaning & stocking dental operatories, dental lab, & office
  • preparing, shipping & receiving lab cases
  • answering phones, responding to emails,
  • scheduling patients, confirming appointments, verifying insurance & labs,

We are a small, hard working but fun team!

Call us or send your resume to secure your career -and future- in dentistry!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Happy hour
  • License reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Uniform allowance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $21

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