Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Summary: 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.
Our client's mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. Our client is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and they pride themselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.
What you will be provided with as a 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
- Pay: $18-$21, starting
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:
- New Mexico Radiation Health and Safety certification though the DANB.
- BLS certification
Preferred Certificates or Licenses:
- Topical Fluoride New Mexico Certification
- Sealant New Mexico Certification
- Coronal Polish New Mexico Certification with License number
Please apply by emailing me your updated resume at rrodriguez@medicalprofessionals.com.
Raul Rodriguez
(858) 294-0563