What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bi-Lingual Dental Assistant - Mesa, AZ position at Dentistry LLC?
We are in search of a dynamic bi-lingual dental assistant to join our team with a minimum of 1 year of chairside experience and coronal polish certified is preferred. Your role involves all aspects of general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontic procedures, and more.
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, energetic, personable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care. We offer a competitive wage and benefits which include a retirement option, medical, and dental.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide outstanding customer service with an excellent chairside manner
- Assist the dentist in utilizing proper four-handed dentistry techniques, observing universal precautions
- Assist the Hygienist with patient care, room turnover and clinical charting
- Support the front office with answering phones, patient check in/out and confirmations
- Be cognizant of doctor schedules and patient flow
- Comply with office policies and procedures
- Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; upholding all OSHA and safety guidelines
- Expose and digitally record ordered radiographs
- Maintain dental operatories in an organized and clean fashion, assuring appropriate instruments and supplies are available
- Maintain patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures
- Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization
- Sterilize and/or disinfect instruments, handpieces, and ancillary equipment
- Assist office and doctor in maintaining patient records and informed consent documents
- Chart existing dentistry and current conditions in a computerized dental chart
- Take impressions for various prosthetic procedures and study models
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients
- Punctual, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in your daily tasks
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current CPR certification (preferred)
- High School Diploma
- 1 years of chairside dental assisting experience (preferred)
- CDA Certificate (preferred)
- Coronal Polish Certificate (preferred)
We are growing and looking for a knowledgeable and supportive team player to support the growth. If you enjoy dentistry and working with a dynamic, and upbeat team, this is your new dental home! Send us your resume today!