Dental Assistant-Bilingual

At  Risas Dental and Braces, our focus is providing quality and affordable dental care and braces for families everywhere. O ur goal is to think and speak a language that patients understand. For this reason, our Company Statement is We Speak Patient™. The result is happier, healthier Patients, and better opportunities for our doctors and team members.

We are seeking a friendly and professional bilingual Dental Assistant to join our  Risas Family.  Our dental assistants are empowered to educate our patients on dental treatment and procedures.  We invest in our employee's growth and development through cross training in several dental  specialties .  We believe the most important function of any dental team member is care of the patient.  Our  Dental Assistant s work hands on with the d octors ,  in  providing  exceptional  care for our patients while working efficiently to maintain patient flow . 

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in all dental procedures and  treatment
• Sterilize ,  disinfect  and prepare  instruments and  equipment for patient  treatment
• Educate patients on general oral health  care as directed by the  d octor
• Presenting treatment to patients based on  doctor recommendations
• Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner
• Record patient charting and all the d octor ’s notes in the digital patient chart as  directed
• Maintain inventory and supplies
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, and  Risas policies and practices)
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• X-ray certification or  a bility to obtain within 3months of  hire
• Coronal polish certification  preferred
• 1-2  years' experience in the dental field preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a superior knowledge of dent al clinical operations and  terminology
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the doctor and  patients
• Must have a  warm  friendly, outgoing personality and excellent org anizational skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and lend support , as a team player, to team mates as needed.

Benefits

Risas Dental and Braces offers a comprehensive benefits package  including :

• 12-hour shifts , 3 days a week
• Medical and vision benefits 
• F ree dental services
• Reimbursement for X-ray and Coronal Polish Exams
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition  r eimbursement  o pportunities
• A nd many other ancillary benefits

The working environment is fun, fast paced, challenging, and rewarding with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in this work. Begin a career that is full of meaning and value.