Certified Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Certified Dental Assistant role is onsite in Peñasco, NM. Compensation is not specified. The position supports dental and, as needed, medical services at El Centro Family Health. The assistant provides chairside support to dentists and dental hygienists during a range of procedures and helps coordinate patient administration, records, and office support. The role contributes to safe, organized clinical operations through assistance with dental and radiography procedures and adherence to applicable standards.

What you'll do

• Provide clinical, administrative, and staff support for dental and, as needed, medical services
• assist with dental and radiography procedures
• provide chairside assistance to dentists and dental hygienists during operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and oral surgical procedures
• assist with patient administration, records management, and office support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified dental assistant

dental assisting

chairside assistance

radiography

dental procedures

patient records

peñasco nm

el centro family health

onsite

full-time

cpr/bls

radiology certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Minimum requirements include high school or equivalent and/or an approved dental assistant program, one year of dental clinic experience, CPR/BLS, and current valid radiology certification. Coronal polishing, topical anesthesia, and sealant placement certifications are preferred.

About the employer

El Centro Family Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.