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Dental Assistant

CHOICE Healthcare Services
Los Lunas, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026 CLOSED ON 10/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at CHOICE Healthcare Services?

SummaryThe Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the New Mexico dental standards.

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate

  • Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
  • Professional and personal growth
  • Experienced leadership support
  • Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
  • Comprehensive benefit package


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Assists the doctor in procedures
  • Takes x-rays
  • Takes IO's
  • Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth
  • Instructs patients on oral hygiene
  • Charts cavities and teeth with doctor
  • Sterilizes instruments
  • Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene
  • Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor


Education and/or Experience

  • Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
  • Bilingual in Spanish, preferred


Required Certificates or Licenses

  • X-Ray New Mexico certification with license number
  • BLS certification


Preferred Certificates or Licenses

  • Topical Fluoride New Mexico Certification
  • Sealant New Mexico Certification
  • Coronal Polish New Mexico Certification with License number

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