La Clinica de Familia

Nonprofit community health center in southern New Mexico

Dental Assistant

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Full-timeLas Cruces, NM, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills are required.
The candidate must pass a criminal background check and maintain a current driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a clean driving record.
Working knowledge of dental procedures such as 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 role requires customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills; confidentiality; organization and attention to detail; and self-initiative and adaptability while following direction.

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment.
Clean, sterilize, and arrange instruments.
Assist the dentist with X-rays.
Perform semi-technical dental and routine clerical work according to standard procedures and instructions.
Promote the well-being of Southern New Mexico residents through community health and social services.

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non-exempt

Up to $22.00

Job Summary:

Performs semi-technical dental and routine clerical work. Work involves assisting the dentist during examination and treatment; cleaning, sterilizing, and arranging instrument; assisting dentist with X-rays. Work under the supervision of the dentist and performs routine tasks according to standard procedures and instructions while promoting the well-being of all people of Southern NM through community health and social services.

Core Competencies:

Bilingual English / Spanish
Working knowledge of key dental procedures such as sterilization and X-ray techniques and accurate posting of patient treatments
Working knowledge of dental instruments and their use
Working knowledge of OSHA administration as it pertains to dental practices
Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
High degree of organization and attention to detail
Demonstrated self initiative and adaptability with ability to take direction as well

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma with six months experience in a dental office and completion of a training course in dental assisting.
Certification as a Dental Assistant in New Mexico; New Mexico radiology certification.
Current New Mexico X-Ray Certification or must be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Must pass a criminal background check; maintain a current driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and maintain a clean driving record.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Benefits:

· Health Insurance - PPO
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· 401(K) with employer matching
· Life and AD&D Insurance
· Short Term Disability
· Long Term Disability
· Supplement Life Insurance
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Holidays (9)
· Education Reimbursement
· Cafeteria Plan
· Employee Assistance Program
· Travel Reimbursement

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About the Company

La Clinica de Familia

Nonprofit community health center in southern New Mexico

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Las Cruces, NM
Founded: 1978

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