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Dental Assistant

Conquistador Dental
Los Lunas, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/20/2025

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice.

You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and help the dentist during patient examinations and other dental procedures. You should have a dental x-ray certification and give excellent patient care to succeed in this position. Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the rules of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly.

Dental Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Getting patients ready for dental procedures.
  • Sterilizing and sanitizing equipment, setting up instrument trays, preparing supplies, and assisting with dental operations contribute to infection control.
  • When necessary, assisting dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
  • When necessary, assisting dental hygienists with operations.
  • Taking excellent care of patients.
  • Dental x-rays are exposed during dental diagnostics, and dental x-ray equipment is cared for.
  • Medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded.
  • Following the dentist’s instructions for postoperative care.
  • Dental equipment maintenance.
  • Preliminary impressions for study casts are made.
  • Maintaining dental equipment inventory and ordering dental supplies.
  • Preliminary impressions are used to create temporary restorations and custom impressions.

Dental Assistant Requirements and Qualifications:

  • X-ray certification a required
  • Current BLS and CPR certification
  • Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $21

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