Dental Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish)

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant will assist dentists and dental hygienists in the direct provision of dental care and treatment services under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. The Dental Assistant also performs regular basic supportive dental procedures and functions within the scope of a Dental Assistant. This role also includes front office patient services duties to support the dental department.

All Dental Assistants must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

This position is full-time with a schedule of Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

The best candidate for this position:

• is bilingual in Spanish, including medical/dental terminology
• has a Dental Assistant certificate from an accredited program and current BLS certification
• has previous successful experience working in a dental clinic or healthcare environment
• has a positive, patient, and professional demeanor at all times to coworkers and patients and is dependable, self-motivated, proactive, and a team player

What You'll Do:

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Serves as dentists' or dental hygienists' chair-side assistant.
• Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Clinic protocols and the dentist or dental hygienists directions.
• Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Clinic directive and protocol.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Clinic directive and protocol.
• Maintains Clinic equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and Clinic policy and protocol.
• Maintains all treatment areas in compliance with Clinic directives and protocols as well as policies and procedures relative to infection control exposure control and safety issues.
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Maintains a list of all Clinic patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
• Updates patient's electronic medical records, as appropriate.
• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, Clinic business and patient care of the Clinic.
• Insures the sterility of all-reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Clinic directive and protocol.
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Clinic directive Clinic policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).
• Performs all functions in full compliance with the Clinic Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
• Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and Clinic rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of general dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
• These duties are not exclusive and with consideration of the job requirements and employee skills, this job description can be added to or taken away from at the discretion of the employee's immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Dental Assistant certificate from an accredited program
• Bilingual. Fluent in Spanish and English (including medical/dental terminology)
• Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry.
• Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling and applications is required.
• General awareness of the expectations and concerns of the Clinic's dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner
• Ability to commit to a full-time schedule of Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

Salary Description $27.00 per hour (DA) - $30.50 per hour (RDA)

Hurtt Family Health Clinic