Pediatric Dental Assistant - X-Ray Certified & Growth

Choice-Healthcare-Services; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Choice-Healthcare-Services is seeking a Dental Assistant in Los Lunas, NM to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials. Responsibilities include passing instruments, taking x‑rays and assisting in prophylaxis cleaning of teeth, with NM X-ray certification and BLS required.

Preference is given to bilingual candidates (Spanish) and to those with certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience.

Qualifications

• Certification in dental assisting or 3–6 months related training/experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in procedures.
• Take x-rays.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials.
• Sterilize instruments and set up/ break down rooms for treatment.
• Instruct patients on oral hygiene and chart treatments with the doctor.

Skills

Dental assisting

X-ray ability

BLS certified

Spanish speaking

Education

Dental assistant certification

Tools

X-Ray NM Certification

Job description

Choice-Healthcare-Services is seeking a Dental Assistant in Los Lunas, NM to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials. Responsibilities include passing instruments, taking x‑rays and assisting in prophylaxis cleaning of teeth, with NM X-ray certification and BLS required.

Preference is given to bilingual candidates (Spanish) and to those with certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience.