Dental Assistant I: Radiography & Chairside Expert

First Choice Community Healthcare INC; Los Lentes (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Community Healthcare INC is seeking a Dental Assistant I to provide clinical and administrative support across a full-range dental services operation. You will assist dentists and hygienists, handle radiographs, and ensure instruments and supplies are properly prepared and sterilized.

The role requires high school completion or ADA certificate, with Spanish bilingualism preferred. Candidates will join a health-centered team working in health center locations, Monday through Friday

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ADA-recognized certificate program preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Work experience in dental duties strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to dentists and dental hygienists for a range of procedures.
• Prepare, sterilize, and organize dental instruments and equipment.
• Process dental radiographs per provider orders and maintain radiation safety.
• Manage patient administration, records, and appointment coordination.
• Order and inventory dental supplies and maintain lab slips and records.

Skills

Teamwork

Dental radiography

Sterile procedures

Equipment setup

Radiation safety

Patient interviewing

Education

High school graduate or GED

ADA certificate program

Bi-lingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Experience in dental clinic (preferred)

Job description

First Choice Community Healthcare INC is seeking a Dental Assistant I to provide clinical and administrative support across a full-range dental services operation. You will assist dentists and hygienists, handle radiographs, and ensure instruments and supplies are properly prepared and sterilized.

The role requires high school completion or ADA certificate, with Spanish bilingualism preferred. Candidates will join a health-centered team working in health center locations, Monday through Friday