CHOICE Healthcare Services
CHOICE Healthcare Services is hiring: Dental Assistant in Santa Fe
CHOICE Healthcare Services, Santa Fe, NM, US, 87503
Dental Assistant
Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at CHOICE Healthcare Services .
Summary
The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the New Mexico dental standards.
At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.
What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate
Care for your wellbeing and work‑life balance.
Professional and personal growth.
Experienced leadership support.
Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations.
Comprehensive benefit package.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the doctor in procedures.
Takes x‑rays.
Takes IO's.
Assists in prophylaxis cleaning of teeth.
Instructs patients on oral hygiene.
Charts cavities and teeth with doctor.
Sterilizes instruments.
Sets up / breaks down and prepares rooms for treatment / hygiene.
Charts patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor.
Education and/or Experience
Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
Required Certificates or Licenses
X‑ray New Mexico certification with license number.
BLS certification.
Preferred Certificates or Licenses
Topical Fluoride New Mexico Certification.
Sealant New Mexico Certification.
Coronal Polish New Mexico Certification with license number.
Seniority level
Entry level.
Employment type
Full‑time.
Job function
Health Care Provider.
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care.
#J-18808-Ljbffr