Dental Assistant - Sundance Dental Rio Rancho - Rio Rancho, NM

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Rio Rancho, NM

Job Description

Dental Assistant
We are looking for a Dental Assistant at Sundance Dental Care of Rio Rancho, who will bring a more efficient and pleasant environment for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental Assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills; Dental Practice Management Software experience
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA

Benefits

Medical insurance with United Health Care with a ow deductible
Surgery Plus - no out of pocket costs for services rendered through the Surgery Plus Network
Quarterly Bonuses
Accrued Paid time off starting on day one of hire
Six Paid Holidays
PTO is taken on your selected days – no blackout days
Telehealth available at no additional cost
24/7 access to a doctor online or by phone
STD and LTD options are available
Vision Care
Discounted dental program
Employee Assistance Program
401K with percentage matching

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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

No weekends

Work Location: In person

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