What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Team Placement Service, Inc.?
Team Placement Services, Inc. (TPS) is a full-service workforce solution company vetted by State & Federal government agencies. We deliver high quality biomedical and life science support to leading research facilities, medical institutions, and military hospitals across the United States.
Dental Assistant to work in general dentistry in Santa Fe OR Albuquerque, New Mexico to provide dental care to an underserved population
Hours: 7: 30AM - 4: 30PM, no weekends. (8 hr. shifts)
Needed for a three-month contract.
Compensation: DOE
Benefits:
- Medical and vision insurance
- Dental coverage
- Life insurance
- 401K
- Sick days
- Paid vacation
- Holiday pay
- Referral program
Responsibilities:
- Assist multiple dentists in delivering high-quality dental care to patients.
- Perform oral scanning on patients.
- Take and develop dental X-rays as instructed by dentists.
- Set up and prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures.
- Sterilize and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Assist with patient management, including taking medical histories and documenting patient information in electronic medical records.
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and care, as instructed by dentists.
- Perform other duties as assigned by dentists.
Qualifications:
- Dental Assistant training
- Radiology Certification
- 12 months of hands-on dental assistance experience
- Current radiography certification required
- Pass background screening
- U.S. Citizenship
Job Type: Contract
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Fe, NM 87509 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Fe, NM 87509: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person