Bilingual Dental Assistant: X-Rays & Sterilization

La Clinica de Familia Inc; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; 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

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays (9)

Education Reimbursement

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

La Clinica de Familia is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during examinations and treatments. You will prepare and sterilize instruments, assist with X-rays, and ensure patient comfort and confidentiality in a community health setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma with dental office exposure, NM Dental Assistant certification, NM radiology certification, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with six months experience in a dental office.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant in New Mexico.
• New Mexico radiology certification.
• Current NM X-Ray Certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations and treatments.
• Prepare, clean, sterilize, and arrange dental instruments.
• Assist dentist with dental X-rays.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Self initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Dental assisting training

Dental Assistant Certification NM

NM radiology certification

Job description

La Clinica de Familia is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during examinations and treatments. You will prepare and sterilize instruments, assist with X-rays, and ensure patient comfort and confidentiality in a community health setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma with dental office exposure, NM Dental Assistant certification, NM radiology certification, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.