Clinical Laboratory Dental Assistant
- 503395
- Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: May 7 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Kathy Shreffler; 575-527-7700; kshreffl@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position: Clinical Laboratory Dental Assistant
Position Details
Position Title: Clinical Laboratory Dental Assistant
College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC
Department: 940722-DACC DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM - HIRE
Location: Doña Ana Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 17.85
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Work schedule is staggered to accommodate departmental need. Starting and ending work hours will be assigned as needed on an 40 hour work week schedule. Starting times M-F, range from 7-9am and end times range from 4-6pm. Occasional late evening
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as primary chair-side assistant to the clinic dentist. Set up and maintain dental clinic and laboratory equipment. Maintain and organize dental radiography equipment and quality control systems, radiation certification records, and monitoring devices for personnel. Implement and maintain OSHA standards and training records for all personnel. Establish and maintain inventory control system for ordering, stocking, and restocking of clinic and lab supplies. Ensure quality control and maintain records for radiographs. Maintain housekeeping standards and related records. Catalog SDS and ensure accuracy of documentation. Provide chairside assisting support for clinical personnel and students. Maintain required certifications. Perform front desk/reception duties including patient check-in, scheduling, and record management. Assist with dental insurance filing, processing, and verification. Support additional dental program operations as needed. Perform other work-related and clinical assisting duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years of experience in a dental clinical or educational setting. Experience with dental practice management software. Experience with dental insurance billing and claims processing. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience with inventory management and supply ordering. Knowledge of dental radiography quality assurance procedures.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Certificate in Dental Assisting from a Dental Assisting Program in the US. RHS certification through the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care (NMBODHC). CPR Certification.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
