Dental Assistant

Placitas Dental • Full-time • Placitas, New Mexico, United States • $17 - $22 / hour • 2m ago

We are looking for a dental assistant who is xray certified and comfortable chairside. We work Monday through Thursday. No evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

Greet patients
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide new hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the rooms clean and organized

Skills

Licensed to work as dental assistant able to take xrays
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma/GED, graduated from dental assistant school
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Paid time off

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Dental Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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