Dental Assistant

Coriz Dental; New Mexico; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Coriz Dental in New Mexico is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a single-dentist practice, either full-time or part-time. Work four days a week, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with no travel required.

The role emphasizes patient care, radiography, infection control, and efficient appointment management within a supportive team environment. Excellent pay and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in dental assisting.
• Proficient in dental radiography.
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices.
• Experience in patient care and communication.
• Skilled in digital scanning technologies.
• Familiar with sterilization techniques.
• Competent in chairside assisting.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures
• Perform dental radiography as needed
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Operate digital scanning technology
• Manage dental records accurately
• Provide chairside assistance during dental treatments
• Implement infection control protocols
• Schedule patient appointments efficiently
• Manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies
• Educate patients on oral care and post-treatment instructions

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Dental radiography

Digital scanning technologies

Sterilization techniques

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time or part-time Dental Assistant to join our comprehensive dental practice. You will be welcomed by a friendly and professional team dedicated to supporting one dentist in a growing environment that values growth and education. This role offers excellent pay and benefits, working four days a week from Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with no travel or multi-location work required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures
• Perform dental radiography as needed
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Operate digital scanning technology
• Manage dental records accurately
• Provide chairside assistance during dental treatments
• Implement infection control protocols
• Schedule patient appointments efficiently
• Manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies
• Educate patients on oral care and post-treatment instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in dental assisting
• Proficient in dental radiography
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices
• Experience in patient care and communication
• Skilled in digital scanning technologies
• Familiar with sterilization techniques
• Competent in chairside assisting
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Company Description

Join our growing team!
We are a patient focused dental practice seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. We pride ourselves on quality not quantity where are appointments are never rushed. Patient education and innovative technology are commonplace in our practice. In addition to routine care, we provide advanced TMJ treatment, Botox injections for TMJ and back pain, as well as cosmetic and non-surgical gum filler treatment.