Dental Assistant

Belen Family Dentistry is excited to announce we are currently hiring for a Dental Assistant! Surgical Dental team, located in Belen, NM is looking for a dynamic and experienced candidate who is willing to perform various dental procedures and functions.

Job Responsibilities:
Provide general patient care such as assisting Dentrix chairside examinations and providing general patient care such as taking blood pressure, preparing materials for exams, taking x-rays, and recording patient information.

Perform oral surgery tasks such as preparing the operating room, delivering instruments, and taking x-rays.

Provide administrative and coordination services such as preparing charts, ordering supplies, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and directing patients to services necessary for their care.

Perform sterilization tasks such as in-office and at-home sterilization of medical instruments.

Performs front desk duties such as checking patients in/out, answering the phone, ordering supplies, receiving and distributing mail, and delegating work.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Dental Office preferred.

Current state licensure as a Dental Assistant required.

CPR Certification required.

Ability to perform basic dental procedures including coronal polishing, x-ray skills, and sterilization.

Belen Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Work Location: In person