- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Santa Fe, NM
Job Description
Local Santa Fe, New Mexico Dental Practice is looking for a full time dental assistant to complete our team. We follow a comprehensive and high quality practice model, focusing on patients long term dental health, including more advanced dental hygiene and periodontal procedures. We have a very clean and modern practice. We would like to find a motivated dental assistant, interested in long term employment. Hours Mon-Thursday 7:30-5:00. Pay is based on education and experience. Current Dental Assisting license with radiology certification required.
*Prepare and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment
*Xrays (Pan, FMX, IntraOral, Periapical, etc.)
*Collecting and recording patient health histories
*Prevention of blood-borne diseases in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the American Dental Association (ADA) and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
*Instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection and re-dressing rooms
*Preparation of dental materials, cements, composite, impression materials, etc.
*Instruct proper home care techniques, specifically crafted for each patient
*Dental Software knowledge (Eagelsoft preferred)
*Thoroughly review health history, notating contraindications and other health concerns as needed
*Maintain and document records of treatments/conditions of patients on a daily basis
*Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 ââ¬â 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
