Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish) - TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries - Katy, TX
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Tomagwa Health Care Ministries
Job Description
The Dental Assistant is responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of the Dentist.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Department: Dental Clinic
Reports To: Chief Clinical Officer / Lead Dentist
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary: The Dental Assistant is responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of the Dentist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
1. The primary responsibility is to prepare the examination rooms for appointments, by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist.
2. Assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment.
3. Responsible for greeting patients as they arrive, taking payments and scheduling the patientâs next appointment before they leave the clinic.
4. The dental assistant will also be required to review medical history and take radiographs ordered by the dentist.
5. Maintain necessary immunizations.
6. Must be bilingual in Spanish to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
Standards of Service:
1. Serves as an advocate for our patients.
2. Maintains an attitude of helpfulness and compassion in all situations.
3. Exercises cultural sensitivity.
4. Performs assigned tasks with organization, accuracy and efficiency.
5. Protects company assets.
6. Portrays professional appearance with adherence to professional dress standards.
7. Maintains well-kept and tidy surroundings.
8. Communicates in a prompt, precise and positive manner.
9. Follows appropriate chain of command.
10. Uses sound judgment when making decisions.
11. Demonstrates professionalism and tact when managing conflict or stressful situations.
Education/Experience:
Required: High School Graduate or GED required. CPR Certification required.
Additional/Preferred Experience: Completed course of training as a Certified Dental Assistant.
TSBDE RDA Certification required.
Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patientâs needs; Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Clinic staff, and the general public. Must be bilingual in Spanish.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers.
Travel and Standard Work Schedule: Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position is sometimes responsible for working hours outside of the standard work schedule. Some travel may be required to other TOMAGWA clinic sites in the area.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This work environment requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours, requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervision.
Salary
$16 - $18 per hour
