full-time 2 months ago
Certified Dental Assistant
TEAM PLACEMENT SERVICE
1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
22.00 - 25.20/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
DENTAL ASSISTANT - General Dentistry
Compensation: Hourly Wage + H&W
SITE OF SERVICE:
Santa Fe Indian Health Center 1700 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 (Primary)
Santa Clara Health Center 400 State Rd. 30 Espanola, NM 87532 (As Needed)
Cochiti Health Clinic 270 Windmill Rd. Cochiti, NM 87072 (As Needed)
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
HOURS:
8 Hour Shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm); with a 30-minute non-paid lunch.
No on-call, no weekends, no federal holidays.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental assistant program.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.20 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Experience:
Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Compensation: Hourly Wage + H&W
SITE OF SERVICE:
Santa Fe Indian Health Center 1700 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 (Primary)
Santa Clara Health Center 400 State Rd. 30 Espanola, NM 87532 (As Needed)
Cochiti Health Clinic 270 Windmill Rd. Cochiti, NM 87072 (As Needed)
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
HOURS:
8 Hour Shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm); with a 30-minute non-paid lunch.
No on-call, no weekends, no federal holidays.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of a CODA-accredited dental assistant program.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.20 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Experience:
Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Patient care
• Dentrix
• General dentistry
• Dental Assisting
• Certified Dental Assistant
• Dentrix
• General dentistry
• Dental Assisting
• Certified Dental Assistant
About TEAM PLACEMENT SERVICE
Team Placement is a woman-owned business based in Alexandria, Virginia, providing staffing solutions since 1983 for government agencies, dental offices, and healthcare professionals. Their focus is on connecting the right people to the right jobs, ensuring quality, availability, and consistency in their services.
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