Dental Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Santa Rosa (NM); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a part‑time Dental Assistant to support the Guadalupe Correctional Facility dental clinic in Santa Rosa, NM. You will assist the dentist, prepare patients, and help maintain a clean, organized environment to keep patient care moving smoothly.

The role emphasizes clinical support, radiography, records management, and inventory control while ensuring safety and compliance in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Experience in a dental setting is preferred.
• Expanded Functions or CDA Certification required or equivalent.
• Dental Radiology Certification required (if not already included).
• High School diploma or GED required.
• EMR familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist chair‑side during exams and procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatment and support dental hygiene education.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Set up and break down treatment areas and equipment.
• Take and process intra‑oral x‑rays as permitted.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the EMR system.
• Manage dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Support dental sick calls and emergency screenings.
• Ensure the clinic remains clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations.

Skills

CPR certification

Dental setting experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Expanded Functions or CDA Certification

Dental Radiology Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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
• DentalRadiology 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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