Dental Assistant at Choice Healthcare Services

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chairside Assistance, X-Ray Taking, Patient Instruction, Charting, Infection Control, Sterilization Protocols, Impression Taking, Dental Material Preparation, Suctioning, Instrument Sterilization, Inventory Management, OSHA Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, Scheduling Assistance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Orthodontic Dental Assistant Summary: The Dental Assistant provides direct support to the provider by preparing treatment areas, assisting with procedures, and ensuring a sterile and organized environment. The role also involves patient interaction, charting, and adherence to infection control standards to deliver quality orthodontic care. 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. What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate: 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 Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Assistance & Patient Care: Assist the dentist in all chairside procedures. Take X-rays and process diagnostic images. Provide pre- and post-treatment instructions to patients. Ensure patients feel comfortable and understand their procedures. Maintain accurate treatment notes and charting. Prepare and sanitize treatment areas, instruments, and equipment. Support sterilization protocols and infection control guidelines. Procedural Assistance: Take impressions for study models and appliances. Prepare dental materials for fillings, crowns, and bridges. Provide suctioning and isolation during procedures. Assist with placing and removing temporary restorations. Handle instrument sterilization and inventory management. Administrative & Compliance Duties: Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols. Track and manage inventory and supply restocking. Assist the front office as needed with scheduling and patient inquiries. Qualifications Education and/or Experience: Prior dental assisting experience preferred but not required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: X-Ray Certification BLS Certification

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant supports the provider during all chairside procedures, including taking X-rays, preparing treatment areas, and ensuring strict adherence to infection control standards. This role also involves direct patient interaction, providing pre- and post-treatment instructions, and maintaining accurate treatment documentation.