Dental Assistant

Las Cruces Dental Associates & Alamogordo Dental Group; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $15–$20/hr

Full-time schedule with early Fridays

Supportive and collaborative team

Opportunities to grow skills

Modern technology and patient-focused

Job summary

Alamogordo Dental Group in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join a collaborative team and help patients feel comfortable. We welcome experienced assistants or new graduates ready to launch their careers.

You’ll assist in chairside dentistry, take high-quality digital X-rays, prepare and sterilize instruments, take impressions, fabricate temporary crowns, and support restorative procedures with digital scanners and intraoral cameras. Full-time with early Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience with four-handed dentistry and patient care required or encouraged for new grads.
• Proficient with Dentrix or similar practice management software.
• Comfortable with intraoral cameras, digital scanners and taking impressions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with chairside dentistry using four-handed techniques.
• Take digital dental X-rays and impressions for study models and retainers.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments following OSHA guidelines.
• Fabricate temporary crowns and capture diagnostic images.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Tools

Dentrix

Intraoral cameras

Digital scanners

Impression taking

Temporary crowns fabrication

Job description

Are you passionate about dentistry and helping patients feel comfortable and cared for? Alamogordo Dental Group is looking for a motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our growing team. Whether you're an experienced assistant or a recent graduate ready to launch your career, we'd love to meet you!

We're searching for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, has a positive attitude, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay: $15–$20 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time schedule with early Fridays
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to grow your skills and career
• Modern technology and a patient-focused practice

Schedule

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Assist the doctor with all aspects of chairside dentistry using four-handed techniques
• Anticipate the doctor's needs during a variety of dental procedures
• Take high-quality digital dental X-rays
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments following OSHA and infection control guidelines
• Take impressions for study models, retainers, and clear aligners
• Fabricate high-quality temporary crowns
• Capture diagnostic images using an intraoral camera
• Utilize digital scanners to support restorative and orthodontic procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms before and after each patient
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
• Help create a comfortable, welcoming experience for every patient

What We're Looking For

• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred, but motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience with Dentrix is a plus
• Knowledge of four-handed dentistry
• Experience taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns
• Comfortable using intraoral cameras and digital scanners
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Dependable, reliable, and punctual
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Our Core Values

At Alamogordo Dental Group, we believe great dentistry starts with a great team.

We're looking for someone who values:

• Empathy: Treat every patient with kindness, respect, and compassion.
• Team Collaboration: We believe in "We, Not Me." Everyone works together to support one another and provide outstanding patient care.
• Reliability: Our patients and teammates depend on us every day.
• Continuous Improvement: We are always learning, growing, and striving to provide the best care possible.

If you're looking for a practice where you can grow your skills, make a difference, and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.