Dental Assistant

Choice-Healthcare-Services; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services is seeking a Dental Assistant - Orthodontics to support the delivery of orthodontic care. Responsibilities include preparing rooms and patients, passing instruments, taking x-rays, and assisting in procedures in accordance with New Mexico standards.

The role also requires education or experience in dental assisting, NM X-ray certification, and BLS; additional NM certifications like topical fluoride, sealants, and coronal polish are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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

Dental assisting

Patient care

X-ray operation

Education

Dental assistant certification

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant - Orthodontics

Summary:The 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.

pay range:$16-$23.63 (based on expereince)

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

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

Qualifications

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