Registered Dental Assistant Jobs in New Mexico

Are you an experienced dental assistant looking for a well-established, privately owned practice where you can build real relationships, feel valued, and be part of a true team?

Welcome to Mitchell Dental Studio, a locally owned dental practice providing comprehensive care in a modern, professional, and collaborative environment. Our team believes in "ONE team, ONE mission" - meaning we work together to create an excellent patient experience, support each other throughout the day, and take pride in the quality of care we provide.

We are seeking an experienced Dental Assistant who is confident chairside, clinically capable, organized, efficient, and ready to contribute at a high level with minimal training. This is a great fit for someone who takes pride in high-quality dentistry, communicates well with patients and teammates, and enjoys being part of a productive, well-structured office.

About Our Practice

Mitchell Dental Studio is a privately owned, comprehensive dental practice with an established patient base and a strong reputation in the community. We provide restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, implant, and digital dentistry in a recently renovated modern facility.

Our practice combines strong systems with modern clinical workflows, including digital radiography, digital scanning, and efficient case planning. Dental assistants play a key role in the patients experience, treatment execution, and overall team success.

What We’re Looking For:

This position is best suited for someone who:

• Has strong chairside assisting skills and clinical confidence
• Can support restorative, cosmetic, and comprehensive dental procedures
• Understands pace, preparation, organization, and efficient operatory flow
• Communicates professionally with patients and teammates
• Takes ownership of their role and follows through on responsibilities
• Works well in a collaborative team environment
• Values precision, cleanliness, systems, and high-quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Preparing operatories, instruments, materials, and equipment for daily procedures
• Maintaining efficient operatory flow and timely room turnover
• Taking digital radiographs and supporting digital scanning workflows
• Anticipating doctor and patient needs during procedures
• Supporting excellent patient communication and comfort
• Following strict infection control and sterilization protocols
• Maintaining organization of clinical supplies, instruments, and treatment rooms
• Helping the team stay on schedule while maintaining quality and professionalism
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative, team-first culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of chairside dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail
• Experience with restorative dentistry required; cosmetic, endodontic, implant experience preferred
• Dentrix experience preferred
• Digital scanning experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable, accountable, professional, and growth-minded
• Ability to work efficiently in a structured, fast-paced clinical environment
• Must be willing to support the whole team

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience, chairside skill, reliability, communication, and ability to contribute independently in a busy private practice setting. Starting pay typically ranges from $23-$25/hour for this role.
• Paid vacation and sick time, retirement plan for full-time employees
• Consistent weekday schedule, Fridays off and no weekends
• Modern, recently renovated facility
• Supportive, professional, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to be part of a respected private practice with an established patient base

Schedule

Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person