Location: Albuquerque, NM

Pay Range: From $14.50 per hour for entry-level and up to $18.00 per hour for very experienced, well-qualified professionals

Job Profile: Dental Assistant 

Overview:

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling … join us, BE A HERO!

The Opportunity: 

This role has the unique opportunity to support the Heroes who actively serve the children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being.

You will be responsible for the following: 

• Organizing and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards 
• Efficiently obtain quality dental radiographs (periapical, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist using coaching techniques
• Accurately describe to patient and family the necessary treatment and plan steps
• Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records
• Provide behavior management using guidelines approved by American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).

You will be required to possess the following: 

• Radiology education and training that meets state requirements 
• Previous experience working in a dental office
• Current BLS CPR certification
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry

Your Compensation and Benefits will include the following: 

• Monthly bonus plan
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, disability and much more!
• Professional advancement opportunities in an established, growing health care group

Physical Requirements

• This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.