Sr. Dental Assistant

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Company: ABQ Gentle Dentistry

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time position, 32-40 hours/week

• $22-28 per hour, based on experience and credentialing

• Retirement savings plan (401k) with employer match.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Position Overview: Seeking an experienced senior dental assistant with CAD/CAM training, or is willing to be trained in in-house lab skills, to work alongside our doctor, and provide clinically excellent dentistry in a true team environment while helping the whole practice flow beautifully.  

About Us:  ABQ Gentile Dentistry provides exceptional patient care to our patients in a genuinely welcoming and compassionate environment. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care, we are the area leader in advanced dental procedures.    Our commitment to excellence extends beyond clinical care to encompass every aspect of the patient's experience. From the moment patients walk through our doors, they are greeted with warmth and professionalism by our caring staff. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare patients and assist during procedures: explain procedures, answer patient questions, and assist the doctor during procedures.

• Prepare equipment: Prepare and sterilize equipment needed for procedures.

• Provide instructions: Provide patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures and at-home care.

• Review patient records: Review patient health histories and document medications and medical conditions.  The doctor's chart treatment is recommended accurately.

• Take intra-oral images, X-rays, photos, and CBCTs, and upload them to the patient's chart.  Fully digital workflow from beginning to end. 

• Assist in CEREC crown design, stain and glaze under the direction of our master-skilled dentist.  If you want to take your skills to the next level, our dr. can teach you how to do so.  If you are already experienced with CAD-CAM restorations, he’ll make you even better.

• Be a team player.  Participate fully in team meetings.  Help team members throughout the day.  Pay close attention to the daily schedule. Put patient treatment first.  Have fun!

Qualifications and Skills

• Preferred: at least 5 years’ experience as a chairside dental assistant in a busy practice.

• Dental X-ray/radiology license – a must-have.

• CEREC or CAD/CAM experience preferred.

• Strong vocabulary and communication skills.

• High school graduate and above level of education.

• A knowledge of medical and dental terminology.

• DANB certified preferred.

• EFDA preferred – or willingness to attain.