Dental Assistant

CHOICE Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing

Work-life balance

Growth

Leadership support

Team events

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services is hiring a Dental Assistant - Orthodontics in Albuquerque to support orthodontic care delivery. You will prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; pass instruments and materials; and assist in procedures in line with New Mexico standards.

We provide wellbeing, growth opportunities, leadership support, team events, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of the CHOICE teammate experience.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience preferred.
• X-Ray New Mexico certification and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

X-ray imaging

Sterilization

Patient instruction

Room preparation

Education

Dental assistant certification

3–6 months related experience

Job description

Dental Assistant - Orthodontics

Summary The Dental Assistant supports orthodontic 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

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