Entry-Level Dental Assistant — Serve Communities & Grow

Nmpca; New Mexico; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 k Retirement

7 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

100% Employer Paid Basic Life

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

El Centro Family Health in Northern New Mexico is hiring a full-time Non-Certified Dental Assistant. The role focuses on chair-side support, patient administration, and coordination across clinics.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, detail orientation, and willingness to travel to outlying clinics as needed. Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent; radiology training must be completed within six months of hire, with CPR/BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required; entry-level position.
• Certification: Radiology requirements to be completed within six months of hire.
• CPR/BLS must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Other: HepB vaccine or declination.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to Dentist and Dental Hygienist for a range of procedures.
• Assist in patient administration, records management, and office support.
• Support clinical, administrative, and staff operations in a full-range dental service setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Travel to clinics

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

El Centro Family Health in Northern New Mexico is hiring a full-time Non-Certified Dental Assistant. The role focuses on chair-side support, patient administration, and coordination across clinics.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, detail orientation, and willingness to travel to outlying clinics as needed. Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent; radiology training must be completed within six months of hire, with CPR/BLS within 30 days.