DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in New Mexico seeks a Dental Assistant to provide mobile dental services primarily on weekends. The ideal candidate will have dental assistant and radiology certifications, along with CPR/BLS certification. Responsibilities include providing digital X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and assisting in a mobile health environment. Previous experience working with military personnel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state.
• Active Radiology Certification required.
• CPR/BLS Certification is a must.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

4-handed chair-side assisting

Experience with sterilization

Computer proficiency

Job description

Overview

DENTAL ASSISTANT role at Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions. This position supports dental exams, treatment, and X-rays for military service members in a mobile health environment. The role will primarily require weekend work, 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).
• Provide sterilization of 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
• Must have weekend availability

Note: If you are offered a conditional employment, you will be required to undergo a background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.