Bilingual Dental Assistant

Lake Area Free Clinic Inc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Area Free Clinic Inc in Wisconsin is seeking a Bilingual Dental Assistant to join our community-focused dental team. This full-time role supports the dentist chairside, helps with treatments and assessments, and participates in public health outreach.

Candidates must be fluent in Spanish, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be willing to train. You will take digital x-rays, follow infection control policies, sterilize instruments, and assist with patient scheduling and

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in Spanish.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance to dentist during assessments and treatments.
• Take diagnostic digital x-rays.
• Provide post-operative instructions to patients.
• Follow infection control, exposure control, and safety policies.
• Process and sterilize instruments.
• Counsel patients on oral health benefits.
• Maintain supplies and equipment per manufacturers' instructions.
• Assist with reception, scheduling, and patient registration.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Bilingual Dental Assistant
Full-Time

Lake Area Free Clinic Mission
Our mission is to improve the overall health of those in need

The Lake Area Free Clinic-Dental Clinic (LAFC-DC) is seeking a dental assistant with a passion for patient care driven by a desire to serve in a public health capacity. As a non-profit reduced-fee dental clinic, the opportunity exists to make a positive difference in the health and lives of individuals by providing basic dentistry to vulnerable adults and children of Waukesha County.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Embrace LAFC mission and culture
• Positively represent LAFC in the community
• As chairside assistant to dentist, assist with performing assessments and treatment
• Take diagnostic digital x-rays
• Provide post-operative instructions following procedures
• Follow LAFC's infection control, exposure control, and safety policies
• Process and sterilize instruments
• Counsel patients on the benefits of oral health
• Maintain, stock and organize supplies and equipment according to manufacturers' and suppliers' recommendations
• Participate in training, staff meetings and special events
• Support clinic volunteers and staff
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to reception, scheduling, and patient registration

Qualifications

• MUST be Bilingual (Spanish)
• High school or equivalent diploma
• Willing to train the right candidate

Company Description

Nonprofit offering free medical care and reduced fee dental care to the low-income and uninsured adults of Waukesha County.