DENTAL ASSISTANT BILINGUAL
Role Overview
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
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Job Summary
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
Primary Essential Duties
- 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.
Education and Experience Required
• 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.
Whitman-Walker is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants, its employees, or former employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and gender identity. For accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.
About Whitman-Walker Health
Nonprofit health center providing inclusive medical, behavioral, dental, and support services to LGBTQ+ and underserved DC communities.
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