Orthodontic Dental Assistant — Pediatric Care & Growth

CHOICE Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing

Work-life balance

Growth

Leadership support

Team events

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services is hiring a Dental Assistant - Orthodontics in Albuquerque to support orthodontic care delivery. You will prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; pass instruments and materials; and assist in procedures in line with New Mexico standards.

We provide wellbeing, growth opportunities, leadership support, team events, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of the CHOICE teammate experience.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience preferred.
• X-Ray New Mexico certification and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Takes x-rays.
• Takes IO's.
• Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth.
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene.
• Charts cavities and teeth with doctor.
• Sterilizes instruments.
• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene.
• Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor.

Skills

X-ray imaging

Sterilization

Patient instruction

Room preparation

Education

Dental assistant certification

3–6 months related experience

Job description

CHOICE Healthcare Services is hiring a Dental Assistant - Orthodontics in Albuquerque to support orthodontic care delivery. You will prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; pass instruments and materials; and assist in procedures in line with New Mexico standards.

We provide wellbeing, growth opportunities, leadership support, team events, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of the CHOICE teammate experience.