Pediatric Dental Assistant | X-ray & Patient Care Pro

CHOICE Healthcare Services; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Professional growth

Leadership support

Team events

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services in New Mexico is seeking a Dental Assistant to support pediatric dental care by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist, taking x-rays, and maintaining sterilization standards. The ideal candidate has a dental assisting certification (or 3–6 months related experience) and may be bilingual in Spanish; NM X-Ray certification and BLS are required.

You will work with a friendly team, benefit from comprehensive programs, and contribute to delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Certification or training in dental assisting required.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Experience with dental radiography is a plus.
• Infection control and sterilization knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Takes x-rays.
• Takes IO's.
• Assists 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

Patient care

Sterilization techniques

X-ray operation

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Dental assisting certification

3-6 months experience/training

Job description

CHOICE Healthcare Services in New Mexico is seeking a Dental Assistant to support pediatric dental care by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist, taking x-rays, and maintaining sterilization standards. The ideal candidate has a dental assisting certification (or 3–6 months related experience) and may be bilingual in Spanish; NM X-Ray certification and BLS are required.

You will work with a friendly team, benefit from comprehensive programs, and contribute to delivering high-quality