Dental Assistant-Northeast

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Clayton (NM); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) matching

CEUs

Resumo da vaga

Wexford Health Sources seeks a Dental Assistant for a part-time 20-hour-per-week role at Northeast CF in Clayton, NM. You will assist the dentist chair-side, prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and process intra-oral x-rays while maintaining accurate records in a clean, organized clinic.

Under supervision, you will support dental care, manage supplies, and help provide a positive patient experience. CPR and dental radiology certification are required, with Expanded Functions or CDA

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Expanded Functions OR CDA certification required.
• Dental Radiology certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the 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 medical record system.
• Manage dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Support dental sick calls and emergency screenings.
• Keep the dental clinic clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations.

Conhecimentos

CPR certification

EMR familiarity

Formação

High School diploma or GED

Expanded Functions OR CDA Certification

Dental Radiology Certification

Descrição da vaga

POSITION: Dental Assistant

SCHEDULE: PT (20 hours per week)

FACILITY: Northeast CF

LOCATION: Clayton, 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 the above certification)
• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience in a dental setting preferred
• CPR certification required
• Familiarity with electronic medical records is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

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