Dental Assistant

Overview

Summary

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.

About the Company

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. As the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, we are a DSO-supported group practice dedicated to delivering high-quality dental care to children across our communities. Our teams work in a fun, collaborative environment supported by experienced clinical leadership, ongoing professional development, and a culture that celebrates both teammates and the kids we serve.

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 benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), 401(k), and paid continuing education (CE) opportunities

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

Requirements

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

Preferred Certificates or Licenses

• X-Ray New Mexico certification with license number
• BLS certification
• Topical Fluoride New Mexico Certification
• Sealant New Mexico Certification
• Coronal Polish New Mexico Certification with License number

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour