full-time 6 days ago
Bilingual Dental Assistant (Spanish/English)
Bella Dental
5516 Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449
15 - 18/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Dentrix Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Bilingual Dental Assistant (Spanish/English), where your energy and dedication will help transform patient experiences! In this vital role, you will provide exceptional chairside assistance, ensuring smooth and efficient dental procedures across general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics. Your bilingual skills will enable you to communicate effectively with diverse patients, making them feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they walk in. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a friendly, professional environment committed to excellence in dental care.
Responsibilities
Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures including restorations, extractions, root canals, and prosthetic placements, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and sterilized according to infection control standards.
Take and develop X-ray images while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and safety protocols.
Manage patient flow by checking vital signs, updating medical records, and documenting medical and dental histories accurately using EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft.
Provide comprehensive chairside support through four-handed dentistry techniques, ensuring efficiency and comfort for both patients and staff.
Educate patients on treatment plans, post-operative care, and oral hygiene practices in both Spanish and English to foster understanding and compliance.
Maintain a clean, organized treatment area following aseptic techniques and infection control guidelines.
Support the dental reception team by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing medical documentation with precision.
Skills
Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential for effective communication with diverse patient populations.
Proficiency with Dentrix for managing medical records and documentation.
Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control procedures, and medical terminology relevant to dental care.
Experience with X-ray procedures, 3D scanners, medical imaging, and medical coding is highly desirable.
Familiarity with pediatric dentistry practices as well as general dentistry procedures including endodontics and prosthodontics.
Ability to perform vital signs assessments accurately and support chairside assisting with aseptic technique.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality at all times. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their skills in a fast-paced dental environment while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care!
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Join our dynamic dental team as a Bilingual Dental Assistant (Spanish/English), where your energy and dedication will help transform patient experiences! In this vital role, you will provide exceptional chairside assistance, ensuring smooth and efficient dental procedures across general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics. Your bilingual skills will enable you to communicate effectively with diverse patients, making them feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they walk in. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a friendly, professional environment committed to excellence in dental care.
Responsibilities
Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures including restorations, extractions, root canals, and prosthetic placements, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and sterilized according to infection control standards.
Take and develop X-ray images while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and safety protocols.
Manage patient flow by checking vital signs, updating medical records, and documenting medical and dental histories accurately using EMR systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft.
Provide comprehensive chairside support through four-handed dentistry techniques, ensuring efficiency and comfort for both patients and staff.
Educate patients on treatment plans, post-operative care, and oral hygiene practices in both Spanish and English to foster understanding and compliance.
Maintain a clean, organized treatment area following aseptic techniques and infection control guidelines.
Support the dental reception team by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing medical documentation with precision.
Skills
Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential for effective communication with diverse patient populations.
Proficiency with Dentrix for managing medical records and documentation.
Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control procedures, and medical terminology relevant to dental care.
Experience with X-ray procedures, 3D scanners, medical imaging, and medical coding is highly desirable.
Familiarity with pediatric dentistry practices as well as general dentistry procedures including endodontics and prosthodontics.
Ability to perform vital signs assessments accurately and support chairside assisting with aseptic technique.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality at all times. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their skills in a fast-paced dental environment while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care!
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Dentrix
• Dental terminology
• Autoclaving
• Dental terminology
• Autoclaving
About Bella Dental
Bella Dental is a compassionate and family-oriented dental practice in Katy, TX, offering a wide range of services including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, implant surgery, and teeth whitening. With over 35 years of experience, their highly awarded orthodontists provide top-notch care to patients of all ages.