School-Based Dental Assistant — Bilingual

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health's Office of Oral Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support school-based prevention programs and collaborate with a Registered Dental Hygienist. The role includes sealant application, fluoride varnish, records management, and supply coordination.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish, with CPR and OSHA certification, and experience in health education and data reporting. Travel within New Mexico is expected.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• CPR and OSHA certification current.
• Experience delivering oral health education to individuals or groups.
• Experience in reporting metrics (data surveillance).

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Dental Hygienist in evaluating children's teeth and applying sealants or fluoride varnish.
• Manage health records and record metrics.
• Prepare materials for sealants and fluoride varnish with the hygienist.
• Schedule events, maintain records, and order dental and office materials.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Metrics reporting (data surveillance)

CPR certified

OSHA certified

Oral health education experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent + Dental Assistant cert / AS in Dental Health

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Health's Office of Oral Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support school-based prevention programs and collaborate with a Registered Dental Hygienist. The role includes sealant application, fluoride varnish, records management, and supply coordination.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish, with CPR and OSHA certification, and experience in health education and data reporting. Travel within New Mexico is expected.