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Prime Physicians

Dental Assistant (Santa Fe)

Prime Physicians, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, 87503

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Job Title:

Dental Assistant

Specialty:

General Dentistry / Chairside Assisting

Primary Location:

1700 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505. May Provide Assistance as Needed at : Santa Clara Health Center Dental, Espaola, NM Cochiti Health Clinic Dental, Cochiti, NM Duration:

can take 13 weeks or 6 months or 1 year contract Shift Schedule:

MondayFriday, 8:00 AM

4:30 PM License / Certifications: Mandatory:

DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program; current Basic Life Support (BLS). Education: Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental assistant program. Minimum Qualification / Experience: 24 months of dental assisting experience (or demonstrably equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities). Proficiency documenting in

Dentrix

(dental charting & clinical notes). Comfortable supporting restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, and periodontal procedures; taking intra/extra-oral

digital radiographs ; sterilization/packaging; inventory and supply management. Able to stand, walk, sit, and bend for extended periods; work effectively with multicultural patients and interpreters. Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive

chairside assistance

for all routine general dentistry procedures. Accurately

record treatments in Dentrix

(charting and clinical notes). Clean, package, and

sterilize instruments ; ensure proper storage. Prepare patients and operatories; set up instruments for planned procedures. Operate dental

x-ray

equipment to obtain digital intra/extra-oral radiographs. Provide

prophy/polish , topical fluoride, and place

pit & fissure sealants

as prescribed. Perform basic

lab procedures

(pour/trim models, fabricate occlusal guards). Take and record

vital signs

(e.g., blood pressure). Maintain supplies/equipment;

inventory

and requisition as needed. Deliver

patient education

on prevention and post-treatment care. Keep the clinic clean and operable; perform

routine equipment maintenance . Adhere to infection control, radiation safety, OSHA/IHS protocols; utilize required PPE. Work safely in environments with potential exposure to aerosols, nitrous oxide residue, curing light emissions, etc.