ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers is hiring: Dental Assistant in Albuquerque

Overview

Dental Assistant - Prosthodontist (Prosth) position. The Prosthodontist Dental Assistant works under a dentist’s supervision to prepare equipment, ready patients for procedures, and assist the dentist during procedures by passing instruments, holding suction, and anticipating needs. Some responsibilities include removing sutures, processing x-rays, and taking oral impressions used to fit crowns.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of the Prosthodontist
• Provide chair-side assistance and support during dental examinations and treatments
• Prepare patients for treatment and obtain dental records
• Hand instruments and materials to dentists and assist with suction
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; prepare trays for procedures; instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
• Prepare materials for impressions and restorations; take dental x‑rays and process x-ray film as directed
• Assist in radiological procedures as directed
• Perform office duties as needed (scheduling, confirming appointments, receiving patients, maintaining treatment records, handling billing and payments, ordering supplies)
• Assist in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics, and dental implantology
• Support the hygienist with room setup, tray cleaning, and cleanup
• Help track inventory of prosthetic supplies and organize storage
• Support radiographic needs of the Patient Education Consultants, Oral Surgeon, and Hygienists

Working Conditions

• Work in a well-lighted, clean environment near the dental chair
• Wear gloves, masks, eyewear, and protective clothing to protect patients and staff
• Follow safety procedures to minimize risks associated with x-ray usage

Experience

• Certified as a Dental Assistant by the ADA
• Two years of Dental Assistant experience
• Dental implant experience is desired
• Reliable, team‑oriented, with good manual dexterity
• Current CPR certification

Physical Requirements

• Work in an office environment; frequent movement around the office
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; stand for extended periods
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity to use instruments in the mouth

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated pay range is $22.00 - $24.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan (401(k)); flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; company paid short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program; and optional group life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance. Please ask your recruiter for details on the full benefits package.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care