Dental Assistant

Location

710 Ave E Carrizozo, NM 88301

Minimum Offer $16.42, Maximum Offer $23.68

Full time, FTE: 1.00, Job Exempt:
No,

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Assist the dentist in the delivery of high‑quality patient care and dental treatment. Responsibilities include preparing, cleaning, and disinfecting operatories, dental instruments, and equipment; maintaining strict infection prevention and control standards; and ensuring treatment areas are stocked, organized, and ready for patient care.

• Expedites delivery of dental treatment by assisting the dentist during clinical procedures, anticipating provider needs, and ensuring instruments and materials are readily available.
• Prepares treatment rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for patient care and dental procedures.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection prevention and safety standards.
• Seats and prepares patients for treatment, reviews medical histories, and helps ensure patient comfort throughout appointments.
• Takes and processes dental radiographs in compliance with applicable regulations and safety protocols.
• Provides chairside assistance during examinations, restorative procedures, oral surgery, and other dental treatments.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient records, documenting treatments, procedures, and provider instructions.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene practices, post‑treatment care, and preventive dental measures as directed by the dentist.
• Monitors inventory levels and assists with ordering, stocking, and organizing clinical supplies and materials.
• Ensures operatories are cleaned, disinfected, and fully prepared between patient appointments.
• Assists with dental impressions, model preparation, and fabrication of temporary restorations as permitted by training and regulations.
• Maintains compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Supports efficient clinic operations by coordinating patient flow and communicating effectively with providers, staff, and patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support patient care and departmental operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a dental assisting program or specialized short‑term training in dental assisting preferred.
• Six months to one year of experience in a dental office or clinical setting required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, infection control practices, and patient care techniques preferred.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety – a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions).
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED.

PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.