Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)

Registered Dental Assistant

Assists dentists in all aspects of dental care delivery, including advanced or specialized dental assistant duties. Perform front desk duties as needed.

Major Duties & 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 Dental Patient Support Specialist duties as needed (greet and assist patients with registrations, check patients in / out, answering phone and scheduling, etc.);
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements :

Education and / or Experience :

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

Other Skills and Abilities :