Dental Assistant Espanola

El Centro Family Health; New Mexico; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health center dedicated to providing quality care in Northern New Mexico as a full-time Dental Assistant. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to support dental operations while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You'll be responsible for preparing dental equipment, assisting with procedures, and maintaining records, all within a collaborative team environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in your career, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in your community while developing your skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

401 k Retirement

7 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance

Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; no experience necessary.
• Certification in radiology and CPR/BLS required within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support for dental services.
• Assist in dental procedures and maintain patient records.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a diverse community

Communication skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. Do you want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to wellness and excellence of care? El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

Ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.

Operational requirements:

• Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up dental equipment ensuring that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinic guidelines, standards, and disposes of needles, blades, and biohazard waste properly.
• Develop and process dental radiographs in accordance with provider orders; assists in the monitoring and maintenance radiation safety procedures and protocols.
• Follows and maintains all relevant Federal, State, and institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and standards for the provision of dental clinical services.
• Performs laboratory procedures to include taking impressions and pouring models.
• Maintains dental laboratory cases, creates, and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures.
• Prepares patients for treatment and examination. Answer routine questions related in impending procedures or preventive dentistry techniques.
• Assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist, with patient and clinic related duties.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to full-range dental services operations. Assists in the performance of dental procedures, policies and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.

Provides chair side assistance to the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and/or oral surgical procedures.

Minimum requirements

Education: High school or equivalent.

Experience: No experience necessary; this is an entry-level position.

Certification: Must apply and complete radiology requirements within six months from date of hire and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Other Requirements:

1. TST Test
2. HepB vaccine or declination

Preferred Requirements

Certified Dental Assistant

Benefits

• 401 k Retirement
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)