Dental Assistant - Part Time

Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Time

401K

On-demand pay

Financial advisors

Job summary

Familia Dental in Espanola, NM is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join our team. No certification required; on-the-job training provided.

You will support the dentist, maintain rooms, document patient histories, and help educate patients on oral health in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. We value compassionate, patient-focused individuals who want to grow with our community-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer/patient service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software; Denticon preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and escort patients professionally from reception to treatment areas.
• Ensure treatment rooms are stocked and inventory is maintained.
• Record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Document and chart all dental procedures per dentist's instructions and legal requirements.
• Take and develop dental diagnostic X-rays.
• Assist dentist during procedures and prepare materials.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Denticon

Dental software

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Our Espanola office is looking for Dental Assistants to join their team! We provide on the job training, so certification is not required to be hired as a DA.

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact? We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused individuals to join our dental team as a Dental Assistant-no prior experience or certification required. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training to help you succeed. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting our clinical team in a fast-paced, positive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in dental healthcare and grow with a supportive team.

Familia Dental was established in 2008 and has grown rapidly because of our quality dentistry and our caring, compassionate approach to all people. Our practice exemplifies the core values of quality, honesty, and care in everything that we do. Our company strives in community outreach and internal growth. Join our family to be a part of giving back to your community and making a difference every day. Familia Dental is a big believer in internal growth, making it a great company to turn a job into a career.

Benefits for Part-time Employees:

Flex Time, 401K, financial advisors, on-demand pay (receive part of your check early)!

Job Purpose

To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently in providing dental care to patients and to promote Familia Dental’s culture and mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and escort patient in a professional and friendly manner from reception area to and from the treatment areas.
• Ensure treatment rooms are equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
• Take and record patient’s medical and dental histories and vital signs, blood pressure & pulse.
• Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit per Dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
• Take and develop dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Pour and base diagnostic models and fabricate temporary restorations – as allowed by state law.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist Dentist during dental procedures.
• Effectively provide dental education and information to patients to ensure patient awareness of dental health, and oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
• Notify Office Manager of equipment trouble or general safety concerns
• Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and regular office meetings.
• Recognize and be sensitives to patients’ emotions
• Understand and follow company policy and procedures
• Understand and follow state and federal laws related to a dental office
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Skill Sets

• Exceptional customer/patient service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience. Denticon experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Meet state requirements for DA duties, continuing education, or license; Basic Life Support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, and radiography certificate
• Dental assisting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience working within healthcare or related field strongly preferred

Availability / Schedule:

Working hours between: M-F, 8:30 AM - 6;30 PM and Sat, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

• Part time employment:
• 2+ days a week, 29 hours or less per week
• available to work Saturdays, when needed
• multiple half day shifts or fewer full day shifts