Non-Certified Dental Assistant - Peñasco, NM
- No experience required
- Get certified after hire
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open dental assistant jobs in New Mexico post a median of $23.25 an hour, the middle half $21.44–$25.38, across 16 jobs that state their pay. Dental assistants employed in New Mexico earn a median of $21.35 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
What New Mexico requires of a dental assistant
Dental assistant radiography certificate (oral radiography), from the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
- Pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety exam or complete a Board-approved radiation health and safety course with exam, plus the Board's technique test and jurisprudence exam; the board's rule lists independent preparation, a dental assisting program, a hygiene school, or certification by credentials from another state.
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About the job
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. Do you want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to wellness and excellence of care? El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Non-Certified Dental Assistant dedicated to serving the needs of our community.
An ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and fluent skills of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the non-certified Dental Assistant provides clinical, administrative, and staff support to full-range dental services operations. Assists in the performance of dental procedures, polices and standards, and assists in the coordination of day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office support activities.
The non-certified Dental Assistant provides chair side assistance to the Dentist and/or Dental Hygienist in the performance of dental procedures, to include operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and or/oral surgical procedures.
Minimum requirements
Education: High school or equivalent.
Experience: No experience necessary; this is an entry-level position.
Experienced Assistants are also encouraged to apply.
Certification: Must apply and complete radiology requirements within six months from date of hire.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
Other Requirements
- TST Test
- HepB vaccine or declination
Preferred Requirements
Certified Dental Assistant
Benefits
- 401 k Retirement
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
From El Centro Family Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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