Bilingual Dental Assistant with X-Ray Certification

Nmpca; Anthony, NM (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - PPO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Supplement Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays (9)

Education Reimbursement

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a federally qualified health center providing dental, medical, and behavioral health services across Southern New Mexico. This non-exempt role offers hands-on support in a dental office, including assisting the dentist during exams, preparing instruments, and handling X-rays with a focus on patient care and safety.

The successful candidate will hold NM Dental Assistant certification with X-ray credentials, maintain patient confidentiality, and communicate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with dental office experience and training.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant in NM; radiology certification.
• Current NM X-Ray Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations and treatment.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and arrange supplies.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide quality customer service.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Dental procedures knowledge

Dental instruments

OSHA procedures

Customer service

Confidentiality

Organization

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Certification (NM)

New Mexico X-Ray Certification

New Mexico Radiology Certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a federally qualified health center providing dental, medical, and behavioral health services across Southern New Mexico. This non-exempt role offers hands-on support in a dental office, including assisting the dentist during exams, preparing instruments, and handling X-rays with a focus on patient care and safety.

The successful candidate will hold NM Dental Assistant certification with X-ray credentials, maintain patient confidentiality, and communicate