What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Mora Valley Community Health Services 3 Mora Valley Clinic Rd., Mora, NM 87732 (Northern New Mexico).?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant and become a vital part of providing exceptional oral healthcare! In this energetic role, you will support dentists and hygienists by preparing treatment rooms, assisting during procedures, and ensuring a smooth patient experience. Your expertise in dental procedures, patient management, and infection control will help us deliver top-quality care while fostering a welcoming environment for our patients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to improving smiles and oral health.
Duties
- Prepare treatment areas with dental instruments, materials, and equipment to ensure readiness for patient procedures.
- Assist dentists during various treatments including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
- Take and develop dental x-rays and medical imaging while adhering to infection prevention management protocols.
- Manage patient records using EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history, treatment plans, and medical coding.
- Perform dental instrument processing and sterilization following strict aseptic techniques to maintain clinical confidentiality policies.
- Monitor vital signs and assist with patient care before, during, and after procedures to ensure comfort and safety.
- Support front desk operations by handling patient management software tasks, scheduling appointments, and maintaining excellent patient care standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a busy dental clinic or healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, dental equipment, and clinical procedures including dental sterilization procedures and dental x-ray techniques.
- Proficiency with EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft; familiarity with Epic or similar medical documentation platforms is a plus.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and healthcare infection prevention and control expertise.
- Ability to perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques efficiently.
- Knowledge of anatomy relevant to dentistry, oral surgery procedures, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage patient care compassionately while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values your professional growth while ensuring every patient receives outstanding care through your dedicated support.
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Partner benefits
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mora, NM 87732: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25