DENTAL ASSISTANT BILINGUAL

Whitman-Walker Health • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Provides support in Dental Services by assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in all office locations and all office and clinical duties as necessary, following a patient-centered model. Supports the provision of efficient and high-quality dental services and facilitates access to dental care and attention to dental health

Requirements

• Written and oral fluency in Spanish or Amharic required
• Licensing/registration as a Dental Assistant in the District of Columbia is required.
• Experience working with an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse work staff preferred; ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support
• Assists in the makeup of new patient charts and updates existing patient charts.
• Assists in filing duties associated with the daily clinical schedule.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies as necessary.
• Chairside assistance to the dentist
• Sets up for patient appointments and cleans up after appointments, sterilizing and disinfecting equipment
• Assists patients in preparing for dental exams and procedures.
• Provides extra hands as necessary for dental procedures.
• Takes radiographs, if certified.
• Assists with general Medical Support functions and duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed