DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team. You will play a critical role in delivering essential dental care services to military service members primarily on weekends. The opportunity involves providing treatments, conducting X-rays, and ensuring sterilization protocols are upheld. With over three decades of experience, the organization is committed to high standards of care and community health.

Qualifications

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA).
• Active Radiology Certification required.
• Experience working with military preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

4-handed chair-side assisting

Sterilization

Administrative functions

Proficient with computer programs

Education

Active Dental Assistant Certification

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the DENTAL ASSISTANT role at Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions.

Attention all Dental Assistants: we are seeking partners to complete dental exams, treatments, and X-rays for our Military Service members.

Work primarily on weekends, with occasional weekdays in New Mexico, on an "as needed" basis.

We provide Health Readiness Services to meet the medical and dental requirements for maintaining a deployable military force for the following branches:

• 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
• Perform 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 military (preferred)
• Proficient with computer programs
• Weekend availability

Join our trusted team with over three decades of experience, dedicated to delivering high standards of care through innovative mobile and telemedicine models. Be part of a team that makes a difference in community health.

Note: Conditional employment offers require background checks and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care