Vacancy caducado!
Join our family-centered general dental practice as a dental assistant.
This dental assistant would help in all clinical areas of the office to ensure an efficient working environment. We are looking for someone who is responsible, mature, respectful, outgoing, friendly, energetic and is a self-starter. Pay scale will be based on experience.
Applicants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. It is expected that applicants are licensed to take radiographs (x-rays) and work in the state of New Mexico.
Responsibilities May Include:
Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab and office tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Maintain the dental operatory clean and well-stocked
Assist with supply ordering
Perform general office cleaning duties when needed or as instructed
Help input doctor's notes
Expose and process radiographs
Skills Required:
Licensed in the state of New Mexico
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like making temporary crowns is a plus
Good computer skills. (Experience with Dentrix is helpful)
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 – 34 per week
Benefits:
Health insurance
Vacancy caducado!