Dental Assistant (FT, 1+yrs Exp, Xray NM license required) - Jorge Ferreira DMD, llc - Santa Fe, NM

Small private dental practice in Pojoaque NM is searching for an experienced full time Dental Assistant with current Xray NM license (required) to join our hard working, fun-loving team. Dr. Ferreira and Denise RDH are amazing to work for. We love our practice, and our patients love us- many google reviews, goodies and gifts from our patients tell us so! Hours Tues 8:30-4pm, Wed, Thur, Fri, 8 am -5:30pm (32 hours/wk) Salary : $18-$28/hr. Negotiable. Qualifications : Dental Assisting experience required Radiology experience and NM license required Dentrix proficiency preferred Candidate must: have a current NM radioligy license ( required ) have reliable attendance display a positive attitude be a team player present a professional appearance be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment be able to multi task pay close attention to detail follow up and follow through on tasks to completion be friendly and outgoing and enjoy helping people possess a strong focus on customer service be eager and willing to learn new things and develop themselves professionally Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus! Dental Assistant duties include: assisting dentist with exams & procedures, documenting clinical and procedure notes and findings, referrals, treatment planning recommended treatment helping patients understand treatment necessity & options, helping patients understand post-visit home care instructions, and next steps communicating to front desk treatment completed &/or planned, & next steps creating a welcoming, warm, caring & comfortable environment, disinfecting & sterilizing instruments, setting up instruments, equipment & material for procedures, preparing operatories for the doctor and hygienist preparing patients for the doctor and hygienist; taking radiographs, charting existing restorations, maintaining accurate, complete, organized patient records, updating pt charts with images, communication, and documentation from referrals and outside providers following up with patients to schedule pending treatment from referrals, etc cleaning & stocking dental and hygiene operatories, dental lab, & office scanning digital impressions, taking & pouring algenate impressions documenting, preparing, submitting/shipping , receiving, and tracking lab cases scheduling patients, confirming appointments, verifying insurance answering phones and emails Call us or send your resume to secure your rewarding career -and future- with Dr. Jorge Ferreira and his team! Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Employee discount Free parking Happy hour Life insurance On-the-job training Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance Application Question(s): Did you attend school for Dental Assisting? If so, which one? Do you have experience answering phones? do you have experience making and scheduling appointments? Do you assist using 4-handed dentistry? Do you know Dentrix? Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) Language: Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray License (Required) Work Location: In person

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