Dental Assistant
CHOICE Healthcare Services · Los Lunas, NM · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the doctor in procedures
- Takes x-rays
- Takes IO's
- Affixes 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
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