Registered Dental Assistant - Thompson Dental Group - Farmington, NM

Part-Time Dental Assistant Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week Additional Hours: Available for candidates interested in cross-training for front office duties About Our Office Do you enjoy working with people? Are you friendly, honest, hard-working, and enthusiastic? The dental office of Drs. Donna and Jennifer Thompson is looking for a positive, dependable team member to join our close-knit dental family. We value professionalism, kindness, teamwork, and excellent patient care. Position Summary We are seeking a part-time dental assistant to support our doctors, clinical team, and patients. The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience and an active New Mexico dental radiology certificate. However, no dental experience is required for the right person with a strong work ethic, a great attitude, and a willingness to learn. Candidates interested in learning both clinical dental assisting and front office duties are strongly encouraged to apply. Cross-training for reception and administrative duties may provide additional hours. Dental Assistant Responsibilities may include: Assisting the dentist during patient care Preparing treatment rooms Seating and dismissing patients Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control protocols Taking dental radiographs if properly certified Recording treatment notes and assisting with charting Giving patients basic post-operative and home care instructions Maintaining supplies and helping with office organization Supporting the dental team throughout the day Helping create a calm, friendly, and professional patient experience Front Office Cross-Training Additional hours may be available for candidates interested in learning front office duties, including: Greeting patients Answering phones Scheduling appointments Confirming appointments Collecting payments Verifying insurance information Scanning, filing, and managing patient forms Helping with general administrative tasks The ideal candidate is: Friendly and professional Honest and dependable Hard-working and enthusiastic Comfortable working with patients A team player Flexible with scheduling Willing to learn Interested in both clinical and administrative aspects of the dental office Experienced in dental assisting, healthcare, customer service, banking, sales, or another people-focused field Preferred Qualifications Dental assisting experience Active New Mexico dental radiology certificate Current CPR/BLS certification Experience in a dental or healthcare setting Customer service experience No prior dental experience is required if you are motivated, reliable, and willing to be trained. Schedule This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week . Additional hours may be available for candidates interested in front office cross-training. Schedule flexibility is desired. How to Apply Please consider applying to join our team. To apply, please reply to this post or drop off your resume at our office Monday through Wednesday only . 1212 E. 20th St., Farmington, NM Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Profit sharing Retirement plan Uniform allowance Ability to Commute: Farmington, NM 87401 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Farmington, NM 87401: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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