Dental Assistant: Impactful Care for Kids + Growth

Hero Practice Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

PTO & paid holidays

Career growth

Insurance & 401K

Job summary

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to all patients.

Responsibilities include taking radiographs, documenting records, and educating patients on oral health while maintaining a clean, welcoming office environment in a mission-driven practice serving underserved children.

Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills; listen to patients and parents.
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks timely.
• Knowledge of eClinical Works (eCW) a plus.
• Experience in a dental office preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records
• Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist
• Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed
• Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health
• Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards
• Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children

Skills

Radiology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

eCW knowledge

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

eClinical Works (eCW)

Job description

Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to all patients.

Responsibilities include taking radiographs, documenting records, and educating patients on oral health while maintaining a clean, welcoming office environment in a mission-driven practice serving underserved children.