DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted health organization seeks a Dental Assistant to provide mobile dental care for military service members in New Mexico. The role requires active certifications and experience in a dental setting, with an emphasis on teamwork and patient care. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to the health of service members while gaining valuable experience.

Qualifications

• Active Dental Assistant Certification required.
• Comfortable with four-handed assisting.
• Experience with basic administrative functions.
• Experience working with the military is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Provide digital X-rays (BW & PANO).
• Sterilize instruments.

Skills

Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting

Experience with sterilization

Proficient with computer programs

Education

Active Dental Assistant Certification (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA)

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

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Description

Attention all Dental Assistants, we are calling on you to partner with us to complete dental exams, treatment, and X-rays for our Military Service members.

We primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of New Mexico on an "as needed" basis.

We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

Responsibilities:

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Provide digital X-rays (BW & PANO).
• Sterilize instruments.

Requirements:

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA)
• Active Radiology Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting
• Experience with sterilization
• Experience with basic administrative functions
• Experience working with the military - preferred
• Proficient with computer programs
• Weekend availability

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our team of clinicians and logistics professionals is dedicated to doing the right thing for our partners and their members. We deliver a new standard of care through fixed clinics, mobile treatment centers, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team and be part of a bridge for better health.

Note: If you receive a conditional offer, a background check (including criminal record) and drug screening are required. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws, and unlawful discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care