Dental Assistant

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Carrizozo (NM); On-site; USD 22,620 - 32,621; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials for night/weekend

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness program

EPIC electronic charting

Job summary

0090 Presbyterian System Services is seeking a dental assistant to support high-quality patient care in a busy clinic. You will prepare operatories, sterilize instruments, manage supplies, and help with radiographs while maintaining infection control standards.

You will assist the dentist during exams, document treatments, and educate patients on post-treatment care. Strong communication and patient comfort are essential in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or short-term training preferred.
• Six months to one year of experience in a dental office or clinical setting required.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, infection control practices, and patient care techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures and ensure instruments/materials are ready.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Cleans, sterilizes and maintains dental instruments and equipment per safety standards.
• Seat patients, review medical histories, and ensure patient comfort.
• Takes and processes dental radiographs in compliance with regulations and safety.
• Document treatments and provider instructions in patient records.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Patient care

Communication with patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.