Dental Assistant

About the role

Join our team of medical professionals at the Otero County Processing Medical located in Chaparral, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Aid the dentist in performing services by preparing patients in the chair and handling required instruments, equipment, and dental plastics.
• Sterilize instruments and keep the office stocked with required supplies.
• Arrange and maintain appointment schedule.
• Keep records of patients.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPPA rules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months clinical dental assistant experience, current certification, or registration as a dental assistant in the state of New Mexico or compact state, and current certification in dental radiological procedures.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Thirty (30) hours of continuing education are required during each triennial renewal cycle.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work full-time, Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Civic duty and military leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Pay

$18.41 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.