Bilingual Dental Assistant — Compassionate Care & Impact

Esperanza Health Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Esperanza Health Center in Philadelphia, PA seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists, prepare operatories, take radiographs, and manage patient records in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, bilingual English/Spanish, and CDA preferred with DANB RHS exam; flexible to evening or Saturday shifts; benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Certified Dental Assistant preferred; DANB RHS exam required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and patient service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven, diverse team environment.
• Flexibility to cover occasional evening or Saturday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists with chair-side support and patient care.
• Prepare operatories, sterilize instruments, and maintain inventory.
• Take dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations.
• Provide administrative support such as scanning, patient calls, and chart management.
• Support patient education, engagement, and oral health promotion.
• Offer hope and comfort to patients through compassionate care and, when appropriate, prayer and scripture.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patient service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Sterilization instruments

Radiography equipment

Job description

Esperanza Health Center in Philadelphia, PA seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists, prepare operatories, take radiographs, and manage patient records in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, bilingual English/Spanish, and CDA preferred with DANB RHS exam; flexible to evening or Saturday shifts; benefits eligible.