Bilingual Dental Assistant

Children's Dental Land; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Dental Land in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for a skilled Dental Assistant to provide excellent support during dental procedures while ensuring patient satisfaction. This role requires proficiency in both English and Spanish, alongside specific licenses including Coronal Polish and X-ray Certificate.

The successful candidate will actively assist the dentist, maintain a sterile environment, and manage patient records. A commitment to a drug-free, non-smoking workplace is essential. Join our team at Children's Dental Land to make a positive impact on the dental experience of children!

Qualifications

• Coronal Polish Certificate License is mandatory.
• X-ray Certificate License is required.
• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside during treatment procedures.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment.
• Prepares treatment rooms and instruments for dental procedures.
• Exposes and mounts dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Dental software: Dentrix and Dexis

Sterilization and disinfection

Education

Coronal Polish Certificate License

X-ray Certificate License

University degree, college diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Children’s Dental Land & Kid’s Dental Specialists is a bilingual (English,Español), pediatric dental clinic which provides dental care to infants, kids, teens, adolescents, and special needs children.

Company Policy

• A non-smoking and drug free environment.

Job Description

The Dental Assistant is the liaison between the dentist and the patient. They maintain communication with the dentist, patient, and the front office staff to ensure that the patient receive the ultimate patient experience. The Dental Assistant assists the dentist chairside during treatment procedures, performing all assisting duties permitted by law. Bilingual Dental Assistants must be fluent in speaking both English and Spanish.

Qualifications

Education

• Coronal Polish Certificate License
• X-ray Certificate License

University degree, college diploma or equivalent experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Dental software: Dentrix and Dexis

Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment.

Prepares treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.

Greets and prepares patients for treatment.

Exposes and mounts dental diagnostic x-rays.

Assists the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.

Conducts work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety, OSHA and MSDS guidelines.

Records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.

Makes preliminary impressions.

Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.

Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist.

Actively participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service.

• Assists with other duties as needed

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment screening consisting of a Criminal Record Check, Drug Test, and Degree Verification.

Children’s Dental Land & Kids Dental Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer