Job Posting – Bilingual Dental Assistant
- Salary / Pay Rate: Hourly Rate: $19.51
- Post Date: 06/27/2024 8:00 AM
Do you want to be the reason someone smiles today? Would you LOVE to assist our dentists in making someone’s smile perfect?
Coastal Health & Wellness is seeking a Bilingual Dental Assistant!
This position is responsible for working with dentists using specialized equipment and materials to properly treat patients and provide a variety of comprehensive services in the Coastal Health & Wellness ambulatory dental clinics.
We can offer you:
- Excellent Benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Paid Time Off plans, Affordable Medical Insurance, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, FREE Parking and much more!
- Team Oriented Environment
- Hourly Rate: $19.51
We want you to join our team of professionals! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.
Required:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
- Bilingual in Spanish required
- Completion of a dental assisting program
- Clinical patient treatment experience (i.e. externship) preferred, but not required
- 1+ years of employment experience as a dental assistant, preferred, but not required
- Experienced in digital radiography techniques
- Current RDA licensure from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
- CPR (Must successfully complete CPR certification within 6 months of employment)
- Must have a working knowledge of dental terminology, tooth numbering systems, proper infection control techniques, sterilization techniques, radiology techniques, instrumentation, chairside assisting, oral evacuation systems and dental materials
- Computer skills to include, Next Gen QSI software/Electronic dental records/ Microsoft Office, preferred
- Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
- Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
- Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable
- Customer Service Oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent Computer Skills MS Office
- Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary
- Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy
- Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements
- Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screeningAn equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role. Traditional Duties:
- Exposes and adjusts contrast on periapical and panoramic x-rays as requested by the provider
- Assists providers for all dental procedures
- Prepares and disinfects treatment rooms
- Prepares patients for dental procedures
- Sterilizes and maintains dental instruments and equipment per manufacturers recommended schedule and Dental Department and Infection Control guidelines
- Pour and trim dental casts
- Monitors and restock supplies
- Takes and records vital signs
- Documents charting, medical history and pre denture assessments into EDR under the supervision of the dentist
- Properly disposes of biohazard waste
- Unpacks and monitors supplies
- Sends and receives lab cases
- Conducts outgoing referral follow-ups
- Prepares and sterilizes dental instruments per manufacturers recommended schedule and Dental Department and Infection Control guidelines
- Properly lubricates and sterilizes dental hand pieces
- Carries out daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance duties on dental equipment
- Fills out malfunction reports for equipment repair and supplies form to supervisor
- Conducts daily spore tests
- Completes daily, weekly, and monthly logs
- Prepares and sends daily dental clinic reports
- Communicates with supervisor and unit receptionist regarding referrals, appointments, and special scheduling circumstances
- Notifies supervisor of patient concerns or complaints
- Completes annual training for all Dental Department sterilization equipment to include maintenance, workflow, and observation/assessment)
- Understands and follows GCHD/CHW Infection Control policies, plans, procedures and guidelines related to program area requirements.
- Adhere to job specific competencies within established departmental deadlines.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
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