About this opportunity
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless lists this Dental Assistant (Full Time) opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dental AssistantSince 1985, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless has dedicated its mission exclusively to providing services to people experiencing homelessness. AHCH provides a distinctive continuum of integrated care through outreach and site-based services to address the health-related causes and consequences of homelessness. Our vision is to live in a world that is just and without homelessness. We believe that homelessness is an issue that can be solved through access to quality health care, adequate and affordable housing, and a living wage.Are you looking for a career change or to expand your skill set? We may be the right fit for you! We are currently looking for full-time (40 hours per week) Dental Assistant to join our team. Our ideal candidate would be a team player and have previous experience in a clinic or hospital setting with underserved populations. Compassion for and an understanding of the wide variety of issues for those experiencing homelessness is a must.Our DA team works in rotating schedules doing outreach work in the field and in our clinic. We work from a harm reduction model and believe in meeting people where they are at. We view patient care holistically and work in a multidisciplinary fashion to connect our patients to various resources within our organization and without. Our team is very passionate about public health and our population. If this sounds like you, please apply!Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (AHCH) offers a unique opportunity where we may cover Dental Assistant Training costs for interested candidates in exchange for a 2-year employment commitment, with a prorated arrangement if the commitment is not fulfilled.We comply with all OSHA and CDC guidelines regarding PPE and have various procedures in place to safeguard employees.This is a full-time, non-exempt position.Minimum Qualifications:Background in customer service or dental (MA, CNA, DA, etc)High School Diploma or GEDFlexibility to work with multiple providersAbility to thrive in a complex healthcare settingPreferred Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program with current X-ray certificationExperience working with underserved populations or people experiencing homelessnessKnowledge of harm reduction and trauma informed philosophiesBilingual or Spanish SpeakingAll benefits begin the month after hire:Low cost medical, vision, and dental insurance with health club membershipLife insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment fully paid for by organizationLong Term Disability fully paid for by organizationPaid Time Off - 24 days in first year of employmentCatastrophic Sick Time accrual7 Paid holidaysHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts401k with employer matchStudent loan forgiveness eligibleWe're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.This organization participates in E-Verify.
Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
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