Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual)

LOCATION: HOPE Clinic  

REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor  

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree preferred. Must be a registered or certified dental assistant (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: Fluency in English is required; bilingual in English and Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, or other languages is preferred.  

HOPE Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, ensuring a workplace free from bias based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

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JOB SUMMARY:  

Assist dentists in delivering comprehensive dental care, including advanced and specialized dental assistant tasks.  

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure patient comfort and prepare them for treatments.  

- Sterilize dental instruments and set up work areas for patient procedures.  

- Assist dentists by providing instruments during procedures.  

- Use suction hoses and other equipment to keep patients’ mouths dry.  

- Educate patients on proper dental hygiene.  

- Process x-rays and perform lab tasks under a dentist's guidance.  

- Maintain accurate records of dental treatments and schedule patient appointments.  

- Handle billing and payment interactions with patients.  

- May assist multiple dentists simultaneously.  

- Take, develop, and mount x-rays; perform specialized radiography as needed.  

- Set up and sterilize exam rooms and equipment, adhering to safety standards.  

- Order and stock supplies; maintain dental equipment.  

- Respond to patient inquiries about clinic operations and appointment scheduling.  

- Assist in patient triage and initial assessments.  

- Help train new dental assistants as needed.  

- Prepare and maintain dental records and reports.  

- Follow directions from dentists and hygienists to support all procedures.  

- Perform additional duties to uphold HOPE Clinic’s mission, vision, and values.  

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

- Certified or Registered Dental Assistant (DA).  

- Current radiography certification required.  

- State-required Dental Assistant certification or ability to obtain it.  

- Current CPR certification preferred.  

- Certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen analgesia preferred.  

- Experience in a professional setting with direct patient contact preferred.  

- Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.  

- Professionalism and integrity in all communications.  

- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.  

- Strong organizational and analytical skills.  

- Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.  

- Proficient with computers and willing to learn new software as needed.  

- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with the recommended dosage.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

- High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree preferred.  

- Minimum of one (1) year of dental assistant experience with DA certification/registration.  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

- Bilingual (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, or Spanish) is preferred.  

- Strong language, public speaking, and writing skills.  

- Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable transportation required.