Bilingual Dental Assistant

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Team Lead and VP of Dental Services, the DA provides skilled dental clinical support to assist the Dentist(s) and Hygienist(s) in the dental operatory. Assist with referrals, sets up operatory, sterilizes tools, sanitizes chairs and equipment according to standard, monitor patients during treatment, provides clerical, clinical and maintenance support for the effective functioning of the Dental Center; provides interpretation services between patient and provider(s) as necessary helping patients maintain and improve their oral health. Treats patients professionally and with dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides accurate Spanish/English interpretation for dentists, dental hygienists, and patients and translates written materials as needed
• Assists dentists with all dental procedures including surgery
• Constructs night guards
• Conducts patient education programs
• Distributes patient education materials, and explain treatment
• Cleans, sterilizes and maintains dental equipment and operatories as appropriate
• Schedules appointments as necessary
• Participates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices
• Answers inquiries about dental services
• Performs general clerical duties
• Maintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and agency policies
• Adheres to Pillars Community Health guidelines related to Radiation Safety, Infection Control, Patient Safety and customer service.

OTHER

• Meets PCH health and immunization requirements or has an approved medical or religious exemption.
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines for a safe work environment
• Follows all rules required to comply with confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations and the corporate compliance program
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certificate of completion of a Dental Assistant Training program.
• Coronal polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealant certification preferred.
• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant preferred. Experience conducting patient education, cleaning, sterilizing and maintaining dental equipment is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a non-profit or community health center preferred.
• CPR certified.

LANGUAGE

Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency required.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES:

• Chairside assistance.
• Ability to communicate dental procedures and terminology to and with patients & dental professionals.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple tasks from more than one person at a time.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, ECW or other EHR software).
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, Safety Data Sheets.

SCHEDULE:

To support expanded hours of operation for the Health Center, daily clinic hours begin at 8 AM and close at 8:30 pm Monday-Thursday. The clinic closes at 5 pm on Friday and 1 pm on Saturday. Staff are required to provide coverage on at least one (1) evening each week and participate in a Saturday rotation.

PAY & BENEFIT INFORMATION

$17.50 - $23.00 per hour*

• Wage is based on one's experience and clinical skill competencies as compared with our position requirements and other similar employees within the organization. Staff are eligible for increases in compensation as clinical competency tiers are achieved.

Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off for vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, & wellness day. Professional development membership to Relias Essential Learning.