Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual Arabic)

Registered Dental Assistant

Assists dentists in all aspects of dental care delivery, including advanced or specialized dental assistant duties.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Work with patients to make them comfortable in the dental chair and to prepare them for treatments and procedures;
• Sterilize dental instruments;
• Prepare the work area for patient treatment by setting out instruments and materials;
• Help dentists by handing them instruments during procedures;
• Keep patients' mouths dry by using suction hoses and other equipment;
• Instruct patients in proper dental hygiene;
• Process x-rays and complete lab tasks, under the direction of a dentist;
• Keep records of dental treatments;
• Schedule patient appointments;
• Work with patients on billing and payment;
• May assist more than one dentist concurrently;
• Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays. May perform complex or specialized radiography;
• Sets up and sterilizes exam rooms and equipment, in accordance with universal safety precautions and other safety standards;
• May order and stock supplies and maintain equipment;
• May instruct patients in proper oral health techniques;
• Answers inquiries from patients (faculty, students, and staff) related to clinic administrative functions, and schedules appointments;
• May perform initial assessment or triage incoming patients;
• May assist in training new dental assistants;
• May maintain and prepare dental records and reports;
• Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienist(s), assist them with all dental procedures, and anticipate their needs;
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Qualification requirements include:

• Certified or Registered DA;
• Current radiography certification required;
• Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified;
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred;
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred;
• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred;
• Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills;
• Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills;
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills;
• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills;
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment;
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required.

Education and/or experience: High School diploma or GED. Associates degree preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of dental assistant experience with DA certificate/registered.

Other skills and abilities: Bilingual (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic and/or Spanish with English) is preferred. Above average skills in language ability as well as public speaking and writing. Must have good transportation and a valid Texas Driver's license.

Asian American Health Coalition of the Greater Houston Area