Traveling Dental Assistant - New Mexico

Comprehensive Mobile Care; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a dependable Dental Assistant to support dental care services across skilled nursing facilities statewide in New Mexico. This role involves travel to multiple sites with mileage reimbursement and a structured clinical environment.

Typical schedule is 3-4 weekdays with no nights or weekends. The successful candidate will join a mission-driven team delivering high-quality care to seniors, with administrative and logistical support provided to ensure

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant experience required.
• Certification or registration required if applicable in New Mexico.
• Experience treating senior populations preferred.
• Strong organizational and patient communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and comfort with heavy statewide travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist during exams and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Support patient intake, charting, and documentation.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards.
• Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team.
• Travel statewide to multiple Senior Nursing Facilities (mileage reimbursement provided).

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Senior care experience

Organizational skills

Reliable transportation

Patient communication

Education

New Mexico certification/registration (if applicable)

Job description

Dental Assistant - Statewide Travel (New Mexico)

Location: Statewide, New Mexico
Schedule: 3-4 days per week (Weekdays; heavy statewide travel)
Compensation: $27 per hour + mileage reimbursement
Position Type: W2

About The Opportunity

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a dependable, mission-driven Dental Assistant to support dental care services across skilled nursing facilities (NFs) statewide and InnovAge Albuquerque.

This is a highly mobile role designed for someone who thrives in a structured clinical environment while enjoying travel and autonomy.

This position functions as an extension of the clinical team within a coordinated, community-focused setting serving senior populations.

If you're looking for meaningful, mission-driven work with predictable scheduling and the opportunity to support multiple communities across New Mexico, this could be an excellent fit.

The Setting

This opportunity operates within a community-based outpatient clinic model:

• Clinic staff are on-site full time
• Organized scheduling and predictable patient flow
• Coordinated, team-based care environment
• Value-based model focused on seniors

CMC manages equipment, supplies, scheduling, billing, and logistics - allowing the care team to focus entirely on delivering high-quality patient care.

What You'll Do

• Assist the Dentist during exams and procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Support patient intake, charting, and documentation
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards
• Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team
• Travel statewide to multiple Senior Nursing Facilities (mileage reimbursement provided)

What Makes This Different

This is not a high-volume corporate dental environment.

Our dental assistants work within established clinic environments supporting care for seniors as part of a coordinated healthcare team.

We emphasize:

• Quality over volume
• Consistency and predictable scheduling
• Administrative and logistical support
• Long-term clinic partnerships
• Ethical, mission-driven healthcare delivery

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant experience required
• Certification or registration required if applicable in New Mexico
• Experience treating senior populations preferred
• Strong organizational and patient communication skills
• Reliable transportation and comfort with heavy statewide travel

Schedule

• 3-4 weekdays per week
• Typical hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• No nights
• No weekends

About Us

Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is a family-founded healthcare organization with over 25 years of experience increasing access to care for senior and underserved communities across 20+ states.

Interested in supporting meaningful dental care for seniors across New Mexico? Let's connect.