Dental Assistant (Part-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Career growth

Benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vis

Job summary

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

Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities, PTO and paid holidays, plus a path for growth within the practice and the region. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance and 401K, with a friendly team and commitment to underserved children.

Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and patient-centered communication.
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks accurately and promptly.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records.
• Obtain 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 and educate them on oral health.
• Organize and sterilize dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards.
• Ensure the practice is clean and presentable to patients, including restrooms and lobby.
• Participate in other duties that support high-quality dental, vision, and orthodontic services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Patient education

Willingness to learn

Education

Radiology education meets state requirements

BLS CPR certification

Tools

eCW (e-Clinical Works)

Job description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

• Generous pay with monthly bonus opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth within your practice and the region
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more

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

Pay range: $18-$24/hr

Job 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

Job Qualifications

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents
• Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner
• Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus
• Previous experience working in a dental office preferred
• Current BLS CPR certification

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.