Dental Assistant (12-05)

La Clinica de Familia Inc; Chaparral (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 provides essential dental services across Southern New Mexico. The Dental Assistant performs semi-technical dental and routine clerical work, assisting the dentist during examinations and treatments, sterilizing instruments, and supporting X-ray procedures to ensure patient care quality.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, six months experience in a dental office, and NM radiology certification; bilingual English/Spanish is required, with background checks and

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Working knowledge of dental procedures including sterilization and X-ray techniques.
• Ability to post patient treatments accurately and maintain instrument sterilization.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of confidentiality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations and treatments.
• Clean, sterilize, and arrange instruments.
• Assist with dental X-rays under supervision.
• Promote wellbeing through community health services.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Dental instrument handling

X-ray techniques

Patient treatment posting

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma and 6 months dental office experience

Job description

La 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