Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)

HOPE Clinic • Houston, TX

6d • $15

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees