Dental Assistant Job at Hero Practice Services in Albuquerque

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Job Details

Description

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Pay Range: From $18.00 per hour for entry-level to $24.00 per hour for experienced, well-qualified professionals

Job Profile: Dental Assistant

Overview

Hero Practice Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high-quality and compassionate care to all patients.

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling … join us, BE A HERO!

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to support heroes who actively serve children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best patient experience possible
• Support optimized schedules and conduct open treatment calls to educate patients and guardians about treatment importance
• Assist in taking diagnostic radiographs and intraoral pictures
• Use dental documentation software to manage patient records
• Apply behavior management techniques approved by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric environment
• Ensure the practice is clean and presentable, including cleaning restrooms, lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Comply with all relevant regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, Dental Board, etc.)

Requirements

• Experience working in a dental office
• Proficiency with dental instruments and understanding their proper use
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire for professional growth
• Organization skills and comprehensive knowledge of dentistry

Physical Requirements

This position requires full body motion, including sitting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, handling equipment, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly bonus plan
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and more
• Opportunities for professional advancement in a growing healthcare group

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare