REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT-BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH)

EL CENTRO DE CORAZON; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

EL CENTRO DE CORAZON seeks a Dental Assistant for their Dunn Health Center in Houston, TX. The role involves assisting patients, preparing treatment areas, and complying with infection control protocols.

Preferred qualifications include a diploma in dental assisting, effective communication, and CPR certification. This full-time position offers an hourly range of $22.00 - $25.00. Join a dedicated team to provide quality care in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Completion of accredited course in dental assisting.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish are required.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in resolving minor difficulties and answering questions.
• Prepare the operatory for patient treatment as per dentist’s directions.
• Maintain all Dental Department areas in compliance with infection control protocols.
• Insure the proper disposal of contaminated materials as per regulations.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to multitask

Knowledge of infection control protocols

Nitrous Oxide Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Completion of accredited course in dental assisting

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced; Job Location: Dunn Health Center 7635 Canal St, Houston, TX 77012 - Houston, TX 77012; Position Type: Full Time; Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly; Job Shift: Day; Job Category: Health Care;

Essential Functions

• Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, explaining treatment recommended by the dentist and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Serves as dentist’s chair-side assistant.
• Prepares the operatory for patient treatment as per the dentist’s directions.
• Takes digital dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and laws.
• Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Department policy and protocol; keeps a log on all inspections of equipment.
• Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with infection control, exposure control and safety issues; responsible for weekly spore testing of autoclave and keeping results in a log; responsible for waterline testing and ensuring sterility of water lines.
• Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and with patient care of the Dental Department.
• Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of ECDC as appropriate.
• Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment.
• Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Performs all functions in full compliance with the Department Exposure Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
• Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
• As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
• Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law. With the appropriate certifications the RDA assists the dentist with nitrous oxide administration, coronal polishing of teeth, flosses teeth, applies fluoride and places sealants when requested by dentist.
• Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and ECDC rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Completion of accredited course in dental assisting.
• Certified Registered Dental Assistant by TSBDE for <2 years preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish are required.
• Current CPR (BLS) required.
• Prefer Nitrous Oxide Certification, but not required.
• Prefer Polishing Certification, but not required.
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.