Hopechc Is Hiring A Registered Dental Assistant Bilingual

🌟 Exciting Opportunity: Bilingual Registered Dental Assistant (Arabic & English) 🌟

Join our team at HOPE Clinic and make a difference in patients' lives while working in a dynamic, supportive environment!

📋 Position Overview

• Position Title: Registered Dental Assistant
• Location: HOPE Clinic - West
• Reports To: Assigned Supervisor
• Start Salary: $15/hour 💵
• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Hourly - Non-exempt
• Language Requirements: Fluent in English; bilingual in Arabic and English required. Additional language skills in Spanish, Burmese, Chinese, or others are a plus!

🎓 Educational & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; Associates degree preferred
• Registered or Certified Dental Assistant (DA) is mandatory
• Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience
• Current radiography certification required
• CPR certification preferred; Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia certification is a plus

💼 Key Qualifications & Skills

• Professional certification as a Dental Assistant (Registered/Certified)
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills 😊
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
• Proficiency with computers and willingness to learn new programs
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation 🚗
• Bilingual skills (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish) are preferred

🛠️ Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist dentists during all aspects of dental procedures, including advanced or specialized tasks
• Greet and comfort patients, prepare them for treatments
• Sterilize and set up dental instruments and work areas
• Hand instruments to dentists during procedures
• Manage patient mouth dryness using suction devices
• Instruct patients on proper dental hygiene
• Process X-rays and perform lab tasks under dentist supervision
• Maintain accurate dental records and schedule appointments
• Support billing and payment processes
• Take, develop, and mount X-rays, including complex radiography if capable
• Set up and sterilize exam rooms according to safety standards
• Order and stock supplies, maintain equipment
• Provide oral health education to patients
• Respond to patient inquiries related to clinic operations
• Assist in training new dental assistants
• Support clinic's mission, vision, and core values with additional duties as assigned

⚠️ Equal Opportunity Statement

HOPE Clinic is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. 🌍