Registered Dental Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)

Asian American Health Coalition of the Greater Houston AreaHouston, TX, US

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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 :

Certified or Registered DA;

Current radiography certification required;

Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified;

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred;

Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide / Oxygen Analgesia preferred;

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.

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 :

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.

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Dental Assistant • Houston, TX, US