Bilingual Dental Assistant

Pillars Community Health; La Grange Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide clinical support in a dental operatory. The ideal candidate will assist dentists, educate patients, and ensure a high standard of care and safety protocols. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are essential for effective communication. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and various benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short/long term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Experience should include conducting patient education and cleaning, sterilizing dental equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate Spanish/English interpretation for dentists and patients.
• Assists dentists with all dental procedures including surgery.
• Cleans, sterilizes and maintains dental equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Chairside assistance

Ability to communicate dental procedures

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School Graduate or GED equivalent

Current Illinois Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Team Lead and VP of Dental Services, the DA provides skilled dental clinical support to assist the Dentist(s) and Hygienist(s) in the dental operatory. Assist with referrals, sets up operatory, sterilizes tools, sanitizes chairs and equipment according to standard, monitor patients during treatment, provides clerical, clinical and maintenance support for the effective functioning of the Dental Center; provides interpretation services between patient and provider(s) as necessary helping patients maintain and improve their oral health. Treats patients professionally and with dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides accurate Spanish/English interpretation for dentists, dental hygienists, and patients and translates written materials as needed
• Assists dentists with all dental procedures including surgery
• Constructs night guards
• Conducts patient education programs
• Distributes patient education materials, and explain treatment
• Cleans, sterilizes and maintains dental equipment and operatories as appropriate
• Schedules appointments as necessary
• Participates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices
• Answers inquiries about dental services
• Performs general clerical duties
• Maintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and agency policies
• Adheres to Pillars Community Health guidelines related to Radiation Safety, Infection Control, Patient Safety and customer service.

OTHER

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines for a safe work environment
• Follows all rules required to comply with confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations and the corporate compliance program of Pillars Community Health.
• Meets agency health and immunization requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

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 an individual with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Current Illinois Dental Assistant Certification preferred.
• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant required. Experience should include conducting patient education and cleaning, sterilizing and maintain dental equipment. Prior experience working in a non-profit or community health center preferred.

LANGUAGE Bilingual English/Spanish required. Experience providing accurate Spanish/English interpretation and translating written materials into English is preferred.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES:

• Chairside assistance.
• Coronal polishing – preferred
• CPR certified.
• Ability to communicate dental procedures and terminology to and with patients & dental professionals.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of staff and patients – practices with cultural humility.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple tasks from more than one person at a time.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, ECW or other EHR software).
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, Safety Data Sheets.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Varied settings within the multi-site organization mostly offices, conference areas, community meetings and professional meetings.

PAY & BENEFIT INFORMATION

$17.50-$20.00/hour

Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off for vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, & wellness day. Professional development membership to Relias Essential Learning. Reimbursement for position related certifications/clinical licenses.