Our private dental office is seeking an outgoing Dental Hygiene Assistant to join our dedicated team of professionals in the Albuquerque, NM, area! We are a general and cosmetic dental practice and have been serving the dental needs of our community for over 25 years. We have and remain committed to offering our patients the highest level of skill, technology, and excellence, all within a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about the field of dentistry, committed to providing excellent customer service and compassionate care to our patients, and wants to join a hard-working and very positive team environment. If this sounds like you, submit your application today!

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday - Thursday

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
• Free CE courses
• Team lunches
• Team events

Qualifications 

• Prior Hygiene Assisting experience is required
• Coronal Polishing and Radiology certifications
• Dentrix Software experience required
• Must have strong organizational skills and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Must be competent in writing, entering digital clinical notes, and patient scheduling
• Must have good Communication skills with an emphasis on effectively discussing various aspects of dental care and instruction with patients

Responsibilities

• Digital Radiographs and Coronal Polishing
• Sterilization of dental instruments
• Scheduling and Office Support
• Patient Care Instructions
• Lab Tasks
• Keeping dental rooms stocked, clean, and organized
• Assisting Dental Hygienists with the setup of instruments, equipment, and materials needed for Dental Hygiene care and patient room turnover
• Greet patients and update patient health history

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