Bilingual Dental Assistant (Spanish/English) - Benefits

laclinicadefamiliainc; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Cafeteria Plan

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

La Clinica de Familia in Southern New Mexico seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists during exams and treatments. You will clean, sterilize, and arrange instruments, and assist with X-rays while promoting community health and well-being.

Requirements include a High School diploma with six months dental office experience, NM Dental Assistant certification, NM radiology certification, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency. A background check and valid NM driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 6 months dental office experience.
• Certification as Dental Assistant in NM and NM radiology certification.
• Current NM X-Ray Certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Pass a criminal background check; maintain a current driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and clean driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures.
• Clean, sterilize, and arrange dental instruments.
• Take and assist with X-rays as directed.
• Adhere to standard procedures and privacy regulations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Dental procedures knowledge

Dental instruments knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Customer service

Confidentiality

Organization

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Certification (NM)

NM Radiology Certification

NM X-Ray Certification

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Sterilization Techniques

Job description

La Clinica de Familia in Southern New Mexico seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists during exams and treatments. You will clean, sterilize, and arrange instruments, and assist with X-rays while promoting community health and well-being.

Requirements include a High School diploma with six months dental office experience, NM Dental Assistant certification, NM radiology certification, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency. A background check and valid NM driver’s license are required.