Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual)

Asian American Health Coalition•Houston, TX

17d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION TITLE: Registered Dental Assistant LOCATION: HOPE Clinic - West REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED. Associates degree preferred, must be registered or certified DA WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of dental assistant experience STARTING SALARY: $15/ hour FLSA STATUS: Hourly - Non-exempt POSITION TYPE: Full-Time LANGUAGE: Fluent in English; Bilingual in English and Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese or other languages is required HOPE Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. JOB SUMMARY: 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
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

Nice To Haves

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred
Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred
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