Arabic Speaking Dental Assistant

Premier Smiles PLC; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Smiles PLC in Hamtramck, Michigan is seeking a dependable Arabic-speaking Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. The role involves assisting the dentist, preparing rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays when qualified, and helping with patient communication.

We value bilingual candidates who can support both English and Arabic-speaking patients, maintain organization, and multitask in a busy office.

Qualifications

• Fluent or highly proficient in Arabic and English.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental office experience preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-service skills.
• Comfortable using computers and learning dental software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures.
• Prepare and break down treatment rooms.
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection-control procedures.
• Take dental X-rays when qualified and permitted.
• Prepare instruments, materials, and supplies for treatment.
• Update patient medical histories and information.
• Keep treatment rooms clean, stocked, and organized.
• Provide patients with pre- and post-treatment instructions.
• Communicate clearly with English- and Arabic-speaking patients.
• Help answer calls and schedule appointments when needed.
• Assist with verifying patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Help update patient and insurance information in the office system.

Skills

Arabic language

English language

Dental assisting experience

Patient-service skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Punctual & organized

Job description

We are looking for a dependable and motivated Arabic-speaking Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is friendly, organized, professional, and comfortable helping wherever needed to keep the office running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during examinations and dental procedures
• Prepare and break down treatment rooms
• Sterilize instruments and follow proper infection-control procedures
• Take dental X-rays when qualified and permitted
• Prepare instruments, materials, and supplies for treatment
• Update patient medical histories and information
• Keep treatment rooms clean, stocked, and organized
• Provide patients with basic pre-treatment and post-treatment instructions
• Communicate clearly with both English- and Arabic-speaking patients
• Help answer patient phone calls and schedule appointments when needed
• Assist with verifying patient insurance eligibility and benefits
• Help update patient and insurance information in the office system
• Assist with other office duties as needed

Qualifications

• Fluent or highly proficient in Arabic and English
• Dental assisting experience preferred
• Dental office experience preferred
• Strong communication and patient-service skills
• Comfortable using computers and learning dental software
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and professional
• Able to multitask and work well in a busy dental office
• Willing to learn and assist the team where needed

We are looking for someone who works well with patients, takes initiative, and is willing to grow with the practice.