Dental Assistant
Job Description
**Dental Assisting Experience Required**
We are a general dentistry office hiring a Dental Assistant to join a respectful, no-drama team. We are looking for someone reliable, coachable, and focused on good patient care.
Do not apply of you do not have experience you will be rejected.
Pay: $16 to $25 per hour (based on experience)
- Schedule (guaranteed):
Monday through Thursday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday through Sunday off
What you will do:
- Chairside assisting for general dentistry procedures
- Room setup and breakdown, turn-over, and stocking
- Sterilization and instrument processing following protocols
- Take radiographs (as allowed/required)
- Help keep patient flow smooth and patients comfortable
- Support the dentist and team with daily clinical tasks
What we are looking for:
- Dental assisting experience is preferred, but we will consider the right person with the right attitude
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Calm, respectful communication with patients and teammates
- Ability to stay organized in a busy schedule
- Willingness to learn and follow systems and checklists
Our culture:
- Respectful, professional, and organized
- No drama, no yelling, no toxic environment
- We value teamwork, accountability, and doing the right thing for patients
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Radiologic imaging equipment operation • Patient comfort • Teamwork • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental assisting • General dentistry • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Preparing medical treatment area • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Room tidying • Stocking • Patient interaction • In-person • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Under 1 year
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Salary
- 16 - 25 USD hourly (32,000 - 50,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in NM: $37k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 15, 2026
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