Pediatric Dental & Orthodontic Assistant

CHOICE Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing and work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team events

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Assistant to support care delivery, prepare rooms, and pass instruments. You will take x-rays and assist in procedures in a pediatric-focused clinic.

Requirements include a dental college certification or 3–6 months of related experience, plus NM X-ray certification and BLS. You’ll educate patients on oral hygiene and help maintain sterile practices.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience preferred.
• X-Ray NM certification and BLS are required or preferred.
• Experience in pediatric dentistry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Takes x-rays.
• Takes IOs (intraoral inspections).
• 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.
• Charts patient treatment plans with doctor.

Skills

Patient care

Oral hygiene instruction

Sterilization procedures

Education

Certification from a dental college

3–6 months related experience or training

X-Ray New Mexico certification

BLS certification

Topical Fluoride NM Certification

Sealant NM Certification

Coronal Polish NM Certification

Tools

X-Ray equipment

Job description

CHOICE Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Assistant to support care delivery, prepare rooms, and pass instruments. You will take x-rays and assist in procedures in a pediatric-focused clinic.

Requirements include a dental college certification or 3–6 months of related experience, plus NM X-ray certification and BLS. You’ll educate patients on oral hygiene and help maintain sterile practices.