Part-Time Bilingual Dental Assistant: Chairside & Care

MEP Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MEP Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a part-time bilingual dental assistant to support a busy dental practice by providing quality patient care.

You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists chairside, take X-rays, maintain sterilization, and help with scheduling and front-desk tasks while communicating with patients in both languages. This role emphasizes teamwork and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Strong bilingual communication skills for patient care.
• Knowledge of sterilization and dental assisting procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing treatment rooms and assisting dentists chairside.
• Taking X-rays and maintaining sterilization standards
• Ensuring efficient patient flow and comfort
• Explaining procedures and post-care instructions using language skills
• Updating electronic records and supporting scheduling and front-desk tasks

Skills

Bilingual communication

Sterilization procedures

Dental assisting

Team collaboration

Job description

MEP Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a part-time bilingual dental assistant to support a busy dental practice by providing quality patient care.

You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists chairside, take X-rays, maintain sterilization, and help with scheduling and front-desk tasks while communicating with patients in both languages. This role emphasizes teamwork and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.