What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dental Assistant position at Rio Grande Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics?
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Summary: The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists the doctor in procedures
- Takes x-rays
- Assist in the Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth
- Instructs patients on oral hygiene
- Charts cavities and teeth with the doctor
- Sterilizes instruments
- Sets up and prepares rooms for treatment
- Regular, predictable attendance is required
- Ability to get along and work effectively with others
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, or be willing to take exam in 90 days after starting (Company Sponsor)
- BLS certification
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Lunas, NM 87031: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21