Dental Assistant

The City Different, at Every Turn! Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Community - Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, New Mexico is a magical, exuberant, colorful journey at any time of year. The legendary history and culture will fascinate and inspire you. Art galleries and diverse visual arts span ancient traditional art to the most contemporary, making it one of the largest and most important art markets in the country. Settle yourself into the World Class accommodations, partake of the sumptuous world-renowned cuisine and treat yourself to the colorful markets and experience because Santa Fe has been considered a legendary trading center for hundreds of years. Placed in the Top 15 Cities in the U.S. in 2018 by Travel and Leisure, Top 14 Best Places to Travel in 2019 Forbes Magazine and listed as one of the Best Weekend Getaways in Readers Digest, Santa Fe has very little room to disappoint anyone willing to take the plunge.

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Airport Information : Albuquerque International Sunport

The Albuquerque International Sunport, known for its distinct southwestern architecture and cultural decor, is New Mexico's largest commercial airport, welcoming over 5 million passengers each year. The Sunport boasts a world-class art collection, unique amenities, New Mexican cuisine, and many local artisanal gifts. approximately 5 miles southeast of downtown. It serves as the primary airport for the region and offers more than 250 nonstop flights daily to various destinations.

For more information about the airport, check out their website here.

About the Facility : Santa Fe Indian Medical Center

The facility is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and provides comprehensive healthcare services to Native American and Alaska Native communities. The facility offers a wide range of services, including primary care, dental care, mental health, and specialty services, as well as chronic disease management. Additionally, Santa Fe provides pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services, focusing on preventive care and promoting overall wellness. The facility integrates traditional healing practices with modern medical care to ensure culturally sensitive treatment for its patients.

Facility Address : 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Dental Assistant - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• Perform chair-side assisting duties which encompass all routine dental procedures in general dentistry.
• Must be able to properly record all treatments rendered to patients in Dentrix - dental charting and clinical notes.
• Assists in cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing all dental instruments, and for proper storage of instruments not in use.
• Prepare patient and operatory for proper dental procedure including setting up the appropriate Instruments for the planned procedures.
• Knowledgeable about all dental instruments, materials, and routine procedures in restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, and periodontal treatment.
• Knowledgeable about operating dental x-ray equipment to take Intra and extra-oral digital radiograph films.
• Assists in providing routine prophylaxis or polishing teeth, topical fluoride treatment, and places pit and fissure sealants as prescribed by the dentist.
• Performs routine dental laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming models, and fabricating occlusal guards.
• Assist in taking and recording blood pressure.
• Keeping the clinic well-supplied by requisitioning supplies and equipment and keeping supply inventory.
• Assists in providing patient education and instruction in the prevention of oral disease and in post-treatment procedures.
• Assists in maintaining the dental clinic in a clean and operative condition.
• Provide routine and preventative maintenance on all dental equipment.
• Will be required to have long periods of standing, walking, sitting and bending as required.

Registered Nurse - REQUIREMENTS

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