Dental Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; Santa Rosa (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to support our Guadalupe Correctional Facility in Santa Rosa, NM. The role involves chair-side assisting, patient preparation, and maintaining a clean, efficient clinic.

You will take intra-oral x-rays where permitted, help with infection control, and manage records and supplies. Prior dental experience and CPR are required or preferred; EMR familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Expanded Functions OR CDA Certification.
• Dental Radiology Certification (if not included in above certification).
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a dental setting preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist chair-side during exams and procedures.
• Preparing patients for treatment and supporting dental hygiene education.
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards.
• Setting up and breaking down treatment areas and equipment.
• Taking and processing intra-oral x-rays as permitted.
• Maintaining accurate patient records within the medical record system.
• Managing dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Supporting dental sick call and emergency screenings.
• Ensuring the dental clinic remains clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Expanded Functions or CDA Certification

Dental Radiology Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

POSITION

Dental Assistant

SCHEDULE

PT shift (20 hours per week)

FACILITY

Guadalupe Correctional Facility

LOCATION

Santa Rosa, NM

Are you ready to support dental care where your skills help improve health and confidence every day?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been delivering quality healthcare to underserved populations for over 30 years. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting patient care and ensuring smooth, efficient dental operations.

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of the Dentist, you’ll assist in providing dental care while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized clinical environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the dentist chair-side during exams and procedures
• Preparing patients for treatment and supporting dental hygiene education
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards
• Setting up and breaking down treatment areas and equipment
• Taking and processing intra-oral x-rays as permitted
• Maintaining accurate patient records within the medical record system
• Managing dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Supporting dental sick call and emergency screenings
• Ensuring the dental clinic remains clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations

You’ll go beyond assisting. You’ll help create a smooth, supportive experience that keeps patient care moving forward.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Expanded Functions OR Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Certification
• Dental Radiology Certification (if not included in above certification)
• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience in a dental setting preferred
• CPR certification required
• Familiarity with electronic medical records a plus

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Your skills matter here. Your work makes a difference every day.