Dental Assistant jobs in Las Cruces, NM

Dental Assistant assists with dental surgical and other procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Prepares patient and arranges instruments and supplies used for procedures. Being a Dental Assistant hands instruments to the dentist and helps during treatment. Ensures all instruments are sterile and follows infection control protocols. Additionally, Dental Assistant records treatment notes and updates patient records. May take and process x-rays. May require an associate degree in dental assisting or equivalent. Has Basic Life Support (BLS) and depending on state, may have licensing requirement. Typically reports to a dentist. The Dental Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dental Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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DENTAL ASSISTANT
  • Dentrust Dental International
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Attention all Dental Assistants, we are calling on you to partner with us to complete dental exams, treatment, and X-rays to our Military Service members. 

    We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of New Mexico on an "as needed basis". 

    We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:

    • U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
    • Army National Guard (ARNG)
    • U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
    • U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
    • U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
    • Air National Guard (ANG)
    • U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)


    Responsibilities:

    • Provide dental services in a mobile environment. 
    • Provide Digital x-Rays (BW & PANO).
    • Provide sterilization of instruments.

    Requirements

    • Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA)
    • Active Radiology Certification
    • CPR/BLS Certification
    • Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting
    • Experience with sterilization
    • Experience with basic administrative functions
    • Experience working with military - preferred
    • Proficient with computer programs
    • Must have weekend availability 


    With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models. 

     

    Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

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    If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.


    DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.

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Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
  • Rio Mimbres Family Dental
  • Deming, NM FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a Dental Assistant/l Front Desk Receptionist to add to our teams. The ideal candidate will be bilingual, experienced, great personality, and self-driven. This job is full-time and f...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Wexford Health
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • To Apply for this Job Click Here POSITION: Dental Assistant SCHEDULE: Full-Time FACILITY: Southern Correctional Facility LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. Wexford Hea...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Choice Healthcare Services
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • Overview Have you had a positive impact on someone’s life today? Do you enjoy bringing smiles to children and their families? At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access t...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling
  • Community Dental Partners
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling Full Time POSITION OVERVIEW: The Orthodontic Assistant will support doctors during treatment exams and all necessary functions. RDAs are responsible for performing al...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Dental Anesthesiologist
  • Pinova Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
  • Chaparral, NM FULL_TIME
  • Overview: Join Benevis: A Leader in Compassionate Dental Care We are Benevis, a health service organization with a heart, focused on delivering quality, affordable dental care in underserved communiti...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Dentist
  • La Clinica De Familia
  • Chaparral, NM
  • La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist
  • GoTu
  • Canutillo, TX
  • Pay Range: $40-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Gentle Care Dentistry
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking fora full-time or part-time dental hygienist to join our growing team! We...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist - choose your shift
  • GoTu
  • Canutillo, TX
  • Pay Range: $40-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Hygienist - choose your own schedule
  • GoTu
  • Canutillo, TX
  • Pay Range: $40-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Cielo Dental
  • El Paso, TX
  • Overview: Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity as a Dental Hygienist? Cielo Dental is the dental practice ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant Part Time
  • Pinova Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
  • El Paso, TX
  • Overview: Part-time Dental Assistant Pinova Dental El Paso - Fairbanks, TX Work for a company that is truly making the w...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant
  • Pinova Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
  • El Paso, TX
  • Overview: FULL- TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT PINOVA DENTAL Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, o...
  • 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated population was 101,712, making it the second largest city in the state, after Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the largest city in both Doña Ana County and southern New Mexico. The Las Cruces metropolitan area had an estimated population of 213,849 in 2017. It is the principal city of a metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Doña Ana County and is part of the larger El Paso–Las Cruces combined statistical area. Las Cruces is the economic and...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Dental Assistant jobs
$36,358 to $44,578
Las Cruces, New Mexico area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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