Bilingual Dental Assistant

Overview Topaz Dentistry and Braces – Leon Valley Hours: 9am - 6pm Monday - Friday / 9am - 2pm Saturday Dental Assistant We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team. As a Dental Assistant (DA), you are an integral part of the care team, supporting the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Responsibilities Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions Prepare patient for examination and treatment Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location) Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms Prepare tray set‑ups for dental procedures Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms Assist professional dental staff with treatment: Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures Pour, trim and polish impression casts Fabricate custom impression trays Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs Other duties as assigned Qualifications Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required X‑ray certification preferred according to state and individual practices Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to state and individual practices Bi‑lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent) Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs Other duties as assigned Benefits Competitive compensation Monthly bonuses based on office performance Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more Continuing education reimbursement Company‑provided certification trainings – These certifications include CPR certificates, radiology certificates, nitrous oxide certificates, etc. The company will reimburse selected employees for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew the certificate Equal Employment Opportunity We value teamwork, mutual respect and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr