Dental Assistant (04-05)

La Clinica de Familia Inc; Anthony, NM (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part 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 Inc. is a FQHC serving Southern New Mexico with a mission to empower communities through quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational services. This non-exempt role offers up to $22.00 per hour and requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

You will assist dentists during exams and treatments, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and help maintain patient care standards while supporting community health initiatives in Southern NM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with six months of dental office experience
• Current NM Dental Assistant certification and radiology/x-ray certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations and treatments
• Clean, sterilize, and arrange instruments
• Assist dentist with X-rays
• Promote community health and social services

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Sterilization

X-ray techniques

Treatment posting

Dental instruments

OSHA compliance

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Certification (NM)

NM Radiology Certification

NM X-Ray Certification

Job description

L a Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non-exempt

Up to $22.00

Job Summary:

Performs semi-technical dental and routine clerical work. Work involves assisting the dentist during examination and treatment; cleaning, sterilizing, and arranging instrument; assisting dentist with X-rays. Work under the supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standard procedures and instructions while promoting the well-being of all people of SouthernNM through community health and social services.

Core Competencies:

• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Working knowledge of key dental procedures such as sterilization and X-ray techniques and accurate posting of patient treatments
• Working knowledge of dental instruments and their use
• Working knowledge of OSHA administration as it pertains to dental practices
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
• High degree of organization and attention to detail
• Demonstrated self initiative and adaptability with ability to take direction as well

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma with six months experience in a dental office and completion of a training course in dental assisting.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant in New Mexico; New Mexico radiology certification.
• Current New Mexico X-Ray Certification or must be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Must pass a criminal background check; maintain a current driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and maintain a clean driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Benefits:

• 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