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

What You'll Bring: 

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