Dental Assistant

Location 710 Ave E Carrizozo, NM 88301 Compensation Minimum Offer $16.42, Maximum Offer $23.68 Type of Opportunity Full time, FTE: 1.00, Job Exempt: No, Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Summary Assist the dentist in the delivery of high‑quality patient care and dental treatment. Responsibilities include preparing, cleaning, and disinfecting operatories, dental instruments, and equipment; maintaining strict infection prevention and control standards; and ensuring treatment areas are stocked, organized, and ready for patient care. Responsibilities Expedites delivery of dental treatment by assisting the dentist during clinical procedures, anticipating provider needs, and ensuring instruments and materials are readily available. Prepares treatment rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for patient care and dental procedures. Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection prevention and safety standards. Seats and prepares patients for treatment, reviews medical histories, and helps ensure patient comfort throughout appointments. Takes and processes dental radiographs in compliance with applicable regulations and safety protocols. Provides chairside assistance during examinations, restorative procedures, oral surgery, and other dental treatments. Maintains accurate and timely patient records, documenting treatments, procedures, and provider instructions. Educates patients on oral hygiene practices, post‑treatment care, and preventive dental measures as directed by the dentist. Monitors inventory levels and assists with ordering, stocking, and organizing clinical supplies and materials. Ensures operatories are cleaned, disinfected, and fully prepared between patient appointments. Assists with dental impressions, model preparation, and fabrication of temporary restorations as permitted by training and regulations. Maintains compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and organizational policies and procedures. Supports efficient clinic operations by coordinating patient flow and communicating effectively with providers, staff, and patients. Performs other related duties as assigned to support patient care and departmental operations. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a dental assisting program or specialized short‑term training in dental assisting preferred. Six months to one year of experience in a dental office or clinical setting required. Demonstrated knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, infection control practices, and patient care techniques preferred. Benefits Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities. Staff Safety – a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern. Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions). Malpractice liability insurance. Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department. EPIC electronic charting system. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. EEO Statement AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr 0090 Presbyterian System Services