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La Clinica de Familia

Nonprofit community health center in southern New Mexico

Dental Assistant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$22/hr+ Travel reimbursement
Junior
Las Cruces, NM, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryDental

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, six months of dental-office experience, and completion of a dental-assisting training course are required.
  • Certification as a Dental Assistant in New Mexico and New Mexico radiology certification are required.
  • Current New Mexico X-ray certification is required, or the employee must obtain it within six months of employment.
  • The employee must pass a criminal background check and maintain a current driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a clean driving record.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is required.
  • Working knowledge of key dental procedures, including sterilization and X-ray techniques, and accurate posting of patient treatments is required.
  • Working knowledge of dental instruments and their use is required.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA administration as it pertains to dental practices is required.
  • The employee must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • The employee must demonstrate organization, attention to detail, initiative, and adaptability, and be able to take direction.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment.
  • Clean, sterilize, and arrange instruments.
  • Assist the dentist with X-rays.
  • Perform routine clerical work and tasks according to standard procedures and instructions.
  • Promote the well-being of Southern New Mexico residents through community health and social services.

About the company

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La Clinica de Familia

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La Clinica de Familia is a nonprofit community health center serving families across southern New Mexico, including people who face barriers to care. Its clinics combine medical and dental treatment with behavioral health services, while school-based sites bring care closer to students. The organization also runs Early Head Start, a federally funded program that supports early learning through classrooms and home visits for eligible low-income families. Grants, contracts and patient fees fund its services, and discounts depend on household income and size. Established in 1978 after an earlier migrant health initiative, La Clinica de Familia is headquartered in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Las Cruces, NM

Founded

1978

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