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MRINetwork lists this Dental Assistant opportunity in cochiti pueblo, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dental Assistant (CDA)Siter-Neubauer & Associates is seeking an experienced Certified Dental Assistant to support a federal healthcare facility in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment providing quality dental care to Native American communities, with the potential for a long-term contract extension.The Certified Dental Assistant will provide chairside support to dentists while assisting with patient care, clinical procedures, and daily dental clinic operations in a federal healthcare setting. Candidates may also rotate to satellite clinics in Española and Cochiti, NM, as needed.Responsibilities include:Assist dentists during general and specialty dental procedures.Prepare patients, operatories, and instruments for treatment.Take digital dental radiographs and document patient care in Dentrix.Clean, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.Maintain inventory and ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards.Schedule:Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM1-year contract. Potential for up to a 4-year extensionMinimum Qualifications / Experience:Candidates must meet all of the following:DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Assistant programCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationMinimum 24 months of dental assisting experienceExperience using Dentrix for charting and clinical documentationExperience assisting with restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, and periodontal proceduresExperience taking digital intraoral and extraoral radiographsTo be considered, send Resume, License, BLS Cert, and two professional references!If you are a Certified Dental Assistant looking for a rewarding federal healthcare opportunity with a stable Monday–Friday schedule and long-term potential, we encourage you to apply today.Contact today for more details.If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, please contact:Phone: Email:
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cochiti pueblo, NM, 87072, US
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