Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, English Language, Infection Control, Medical Records, Multilingual, Patient Care, Patient Education, Polishing, Radiography, Record Keeping, Regulations, Spanish Language, Sterilization, Team Player, Vision Plan
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Sundance Dental Care of Grants | Grants, NM
Join a patient-focused dental team where your skills and experience make a real impact! We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented EFDA who is passionate about providing excellent patient care and working in a collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
- Assist the dentist during a variety of procedures using four-handed dentistry
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
- Take and maintain accurate patient records
- Perform expanded functions permitted under New Mexico regulations
- Provide patient education and post-operative instructions
- Maintain sterilization and infection control standards
- Support scheduling and day-to-day clinical operations
Requirements
- New Mexico EFDA certification or eligibility
- Completion of a New Mexico Board-approved EFDA program (or qualifying experience pathway)
- Current New Mexico certifications in:
- Radiography
- Coronal Polishing
- Topical Fluoride Application
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Successful completion of:
- EFDA Clinical Examination
- New Mexico Jurisprudence Exam (75% or higher)
- Required apprenticeship and infection control training
- Strong communication, organization, and patient care skills
- Experience with dental software preferred
Preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Experience with Dentrix or Eaglesoft
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts and perks
If you're looking for a supportive practice that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient care, we'd love to meet you.
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Sundance Dental Care of Grants