Dental Assistant (Full Time)
About the role
Since 1985, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (AHCH) 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. The organization’s vision is a just world without homelessness, believing that access to quality health care, affordable housing, and a living wage can solve this issue. The Dental Assistant will join a team that works in rotating schedules, performing outreach in the field and in the clinic, using a harm‑reduction model, meeting patients where they are, and delivering holistic, multidisciplinary care that connects patients to resources inside and outside the organization. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position.
Responsibilities
- Perform dental assisting duties in both clinic and field outreach settings.
- Work rotating schedules that include outreach work in the community and clinic‑based care.
- Apply harm‑reduction and trauma‑informed principles when interacting with patients.
- Provide holistic patient care and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to connect patients to internal and external resources.
- Adhere to OSHA and CDC guidelines for PPE and follow safety procedures to safeguard employees and patients.
Requirements
- Background in customer service or dental (e.g., MA, CNA, DA, etc.).
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Flexibility to work with multiple providers.
- Ability to thrive in a complex healthcare setting.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program with current X‑ray certification.
- Experience working with underserved populations or people experiencing homelessness.
- Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma‑informed philosophies.