Dental Assistant - NM - Traveling

Comprehensive Mobile Care; Truth or Consequences (NM); Hybrid; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $25/hr.

Travel reimbursement for regional coverage

Flexibility and variety in your weekly schedule

Job summary

A regional healthcare service is seeking a Part-Time Traveling Dental Assistant to support its mobile dental team across New Mexico. The ideal candidate must be a certified dental assistant with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to serving underserved senior communities. This role offers competitive pay, travel reimbursement, and flexibility in your weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Must pass a federal background check and drug screening.
• Familiarity with OSHA and infection control procedures is essential.
• Able to lift and transport dental equipment (25–50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with chairside procedures at various senior facilities.
• Set up and break down portable dental equipment.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and informed throughout the visit.
• Document procedures and assist with basic administrative tasks.

Skills

Dependable

Compassionate

Professional

Flexible

Education

Certified/Registered Dental Assistant

Current Radiation Certificate

Job description

Part‑Time Traveling Dental Assistant – Northern & Southern NM (Wed–Fri, 3 Days/Week)

Company: Comprehensive Mobile Care

We are seeking a dependable, experienced Dental Assistant to support our mobile dental team across New Mexico. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, providing care to underserved senior communities, and being part of a mission‑driven organization.

Regions: North – Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington; South – Truth or Consequences, Roswell, Las Cruces, Deming.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the dentist with chairside procedures at various senior facilities.
• Set up and break down portable dental equipment.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and informed throughout the visit.
• Document procedures and assist with basic administrative tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Certified/Registered Dental Assistant (required by state).
• Current Radiation Certificate.
• Familiarity with OSHA and infection control procedures.
• Reliable, professional, and punctual.
• Able to lift and transport dental equipment (25–50 lbs).
• Must pass a federal background check and drug screening.
• Compassionate, mission‑aligned, and flexible.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay: $25/hr.
• Travel reimbursement for regional coverage.
• An independent, rewarding role serving the community.
• Flexibility and variety in your weekly schedule.

If you're a committed Dental Assistant ready to take your skills on the road and make a meaningful impact across New Mexico, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help bring quality dental care directly to those who need it most!