Bilingual Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Dental Assistant
Full-Time

Lake Area Free Clinic Mission
Our mission is to improve the overall health of those in need

The Lake Area Free Clinic-Dental Clinic (LAFC-DC) is seeking a dental assistant with a passion for patient care driven by a desire to serve in a public health capacity. As a non-profit reduced-fee dental clinic, the opportunity exists to make a positive difference in the health and lives of individuals by providing basic dentistry to vulnerable adults and children of Waukesha County.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Embrace LAFC mission and culture

· Positively represent LAFC in the community

· As chairside assistant to dentist, assist with performing assessments and treatment

· Take diagnostic digital x-rays

· Provide post-operative instructions following procedures

· Follow LAFC’s infection control, exposure control, and safety policies

· Process and sterilize instruments

· Counsel patients on the benefits of oral health

· Maintain, stock and organize supplies and equipment according to manufacturers’ and suppliers’ recommendations

· Participate in training, staff meetings and special events

· Support clinic volunteers and staff

· Maintain patient confidentiality

· Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to reception, scheduling, and patient registration

Qualifications

· MUST be Bilingual (Spanish)

· High school or equivalent diploma

· Willing to train the right candidate

Nonprofit offering free medical care and reduced fee dental care to the low-income and uninsured adults of Waukesha County.

Company Description

Nonprofit offering free medical care and reduced fee dental care to the low-income and uninsured adults of Waukesha County.