Orthodontics Dental Assistant
About the role
Orthodontic Dental Assistant Summary: The Dental Assistant supports orthodontic care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the New Mexico dental standards. At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.
Responsibilities
- Assists the doctor in procedures
- Takes x‑rays
- Takes IO's
- Assist in 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
Qualifications
Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred. Experience working as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant.
Required certificates or licenses: X‑Ray New Mexico certification with license number; BLS certification.
Benefits
- Care for your wellbeing and work‑life balance
- Professional and personal growth
- Experienced leadership support
- Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
- Comprehensive benefit package