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Registered Dental Assistant

Southwest Family Dentistry
๐Ÿ“ Las Cruces, NMยทPosted 9d ago
๐Ÿ’ฐ ~$33kโ€“$52k/yr

**Assisting experience required**

Overview

Join our dental care team as a Registered Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their visits. Youโ€™ll prepare treatment rooms, assist clinicians, and keep care moving smoothly while protecting patient privacy and safety. Your impact: Accurate chairside support and clear patient guidance help clinicians deliver attentive care and help patients feel confident during treatment.

Duties

  • Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
  • Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and treatment areas; follow dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
  • Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as authorized and within applicable requirements.
  • Record vital signs, update medical records, and complete medical documentation while following HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and clinical confidentiality policies.
  • Support patient management and dental receptionist tasks, including scheduling and coordinating patient care.

Experience

  • Required: Registered Dental Assistant credentials and any applicable authorization to perform assigned clinical duties.
  • Demonstrated dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, anatomy, and patient care.
  • Familiarity with infection prevention management and healthcare infection prevention and control expertise.
  • Preferred: Experience with EMR (electronic medical record) systems or patient management software Dentrix,; medical coding experience is also helpful.
  • Experience with pediatrics and dental X-ray procedures is valued.

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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