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Dental Assistant/Orthodontics Assistant
full-time•Rio Rancho, Albuquerque
About this role
Overview
Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Assistant
Summary:The Dentall/Orthodontic 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.
Must be able to travel between 2 offices below:
Cabezon Office - 2401 Cabezon Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Smiles for Kids - 2801 Eubank Blvd, Ste J, Albuquerque, NM 87112
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
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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
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
What you'll do
- The Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Assistant assists the doctor in various dental procedures and prepares treatment rooms. They also take x-rays, instruct patients on oral hygiene, and chart cavities and teeth.
About Choice Healthcare Services
CHOICE Healthcare Services is a dental service organization focused on providing care to help children everywhere smile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Dental Assistant/Orthodontics Assistant do at Choice Healthcare Services?
As a Dental Assistant/Orthodontics Assistant at Choice Healthcare Services, you will: the Dental Assistant/Orthodontic Assistant assists the doctor in various dental procedures and prepares treatment rooms. They also take x-rays, instruct patients on oral hygiene, and chart cavities and teeth..
Is the Dental Assistant/Orthodontics Assistant position at Choice Healthcare Services remote?
The Dental Assistant/Orthodontics Assistant position at Choice Healthcare Services is based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States and Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Dental Assistant/Orthodontics Assistant position at Choice Healthcare Services?
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