What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Dental Assistant (English & Spanish) position at Diamond Dental LLC?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Bilingual Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you'll support dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control. Your proactive approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients of all ages, especially in pediatric dentistry and oral surgery settings. We are committed to providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative atmosphere where your skills in dental assisting, medical documentation, and equipment management can thrive.
Duties
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly according to infection prevention management protocols.
- Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures including general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery, utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques for efficiency.
- Take and develop dental x-rays, while adhering to dental x-ray safety standards and radiation safety guidelines.
- Manage patient records using Dentrix
- Provide exceptional patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring comfort throughout visits while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
- Perform dental instrument processing including sterilization procedures in compliance with infection control standards and aseptic techniques.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working as a Dental Assistant in a fast-paced dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry practices.
- Familiarity with Dentrix; experience with patient management software is preferred but not required
- Strong understanding of dental terminology preferred but not required
- Knowledge of infection prevention management, dental sterilization procedures, and healthcare infection control expertise.
- Ability to perform chairside assisting with proficiency in dental instrument handling and aseptic technique.
- Excellent communication skills for patient interaction and collaboration with the dental team.
Join us to make a difference in patients' lives through compassionate care and technical excellence!
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22