Dental Assistant

Edgewood Family Dentistry

Edgewood, NM

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Dental Hygiene, Dental Insurance, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Medical Records, Patient Care, Radiography, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Sterilization, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Edgewood, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you! 
You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures, complete related auxiliary dental tasks as necessary, and assist other team members. The ideal candidate has degree from a certified school and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. 

Responsibilities 
  • Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
  • Take necessary dental x-rays,  complete dental charting,  and  take vital signs and accurately record medical history 
  • Assist the dentist during procedures and exams
  • Discuss the  recommended dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
  • Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
  • Assist the Dental Hygienist as necessary
  • Assist staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the office

Qualifications
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to provide high-quality patient care
  • Strong computer and data entry skills
  • Basic Life Support (CPR)
  • Detailed attention to patient's needs,  and the ability to work as a team member!

About the Company

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Edgewood Family Dentistry