Dental Assistant

Choice Health Care

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the New Mexico dental standards.

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
Professional and personal growth
Experienced leadership support
Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
Comprehensive benefit package

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists the doctor in procedures
Takes x-rays
Takes IO's
Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth
Instructs patients on oral hygiene
Charts cavities and teeth with doctor
Sterilizes instruments
Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred

Required Certificates or Licenses:

X-Ray New Mexico certification with license number
BLS certification

Preferred Certificates or Licenses:

Topical Fluoride New Mexico Certification
Sealant New Mexico Certification
Coronal Polish New Mexico Certification with License number

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Vacancy posted 8 days ago

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