Full Time Dental Assistant - Southwest Dental - Rio Rancho, NM

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Rio Rancho, NM

Job Description

About us
Southwest Dental is a small business in Rio Rancho, NM. We are agile, customer-centric and professional.
Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting
Strong Culture of Team

```Duties```- Assist the dentist during dental procedures- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment- Take and develop dental x-rays- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records- Perform dental charting and documentation- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care- Schedule patient appointments and manage the dental office calendar- Assist with front desk duties as needed
```Experience```- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance- Proficiency in taking dental x-rays and operating dental equipment- Experience with electronic medical records systems such as Epic, Dentrix, or Eaglesoft- Familiarity with Dental coding and terminology- Strong understanding of aseptic technique and infection control protocols
Skills:- Proficient in taking dental x-rays and operating dental equipment- Knowledge of electronic medical records systems such as Epic, Dentrix, or Eaglesoft- Familiarity with medical coding and terminology- Strong understanding of aseptic technique and infection control protocols
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to work well in a team environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Paid sick time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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