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First Choice Community Healthcare is looking for dental assistants looking to make a difference! We provide a broad range of high quality dental services to low income patients in the South Valley, Edgewood and Los Lunas. We offer very competitive pay rates, paid time off, paid short term and long term sick leave, and paid CE hours along with CE stipends. We also contribute to a retirement account on your behalf even if you choose not to contribute your own money.
Bilingual Spanish speakers strongly preferred. Experience is preferred, but willing to train smart, motivated people looking to get into the dental field.
Job Title Dental AssistantÂ
Position Code: E01N Non Exempt
Department Health Center Operations
Location: Health Centers
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
A. Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides a range of clinical, administrative, and staff support to a full-range dental services operation. Assists in the performance of dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies in accordance with established protocol, procedures, policies, and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.
B. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements
C. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
D. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
F. Age of Patients Served
G. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIRED
COVID-19 Vaccination required as a condition of employment. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement at the time an offer is delivered.
H. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/WORKING CONDITIONS
A person in this position has sufficient time to complete most tasks although under pressure depending on patient and organization demands. There are frequent opportunities to relax from any physical exertion or to change position in work activities.
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$39k-48k (estimate)
05/26/2022
06/21/2024
fcch.com
BELEN, NM
200 - 500
1972
GREGGOR PATRICIA
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
First Choice Community Healthcare is a Federally-Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with nine health centers in three counties, including one school-based health center. We provide primary medical care, dental care and WIC services and have integrated behavioral health care in the primary care setting for our established patients. We have provided a healthcare care home for our patients for over 40 years. We play an integral role in providing access to all people regardless of income or insurance status. This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deeme ...
d Pulbic Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). Mission First Choice Community Healthcare is dedicated to improving the health, life skills and well-being of all members of the communities we serve.
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