Bilingual Dental Assistant/EDDA - Spanish - Starting pay: 15-16/hour

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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Must be bilingual in English and Spanish**\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis job exists to: \u003c/strong\u003ePerforms those duties to assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs reception, chair-side assisting, inventory and dental record duties.\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eAssists the dentist and hygienists in chair-side procedures routinely done in a general and pediatric dental practice.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eResponsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eResponsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eOccasionally schedules patients, and accurately records information on patient records.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eExhibits positive leadership skills, actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience of Clinica, as well as strong communication skills, including willingness to grow and develop skills in motivational interviewing.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAssist in processing encounters.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eIdentify related medical and/or social problems,\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAssist in maintaining inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of inventory.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAssists with the training of new Dental Assistants.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022text-decoration: underline;\u0022\u003eHospital Responsibilities (If applicable)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eAssist the Dentist in dental surgical procedures.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eReview pre-operative and post-operative instructions with guardian.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDocument treatment and other notes in EDR.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eResponsible for the preparation and set up of the Operating Room.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMaintain knowledge of supplies and inventory in the Dental Cart and storage room.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMaintain knowledge and understanding of consent forms regarding surgical procedures. Review with patient and guardian as needed.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAdhere to PPE operating room requirements.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eComply with Children\u0026rsquo;s Hospital North Surgery Center and Clinica employee policies and procedures including, but not limited to (privileging and credentialing, handling equipment, sterilization, etc\u0026hellip;).\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAdhere to Children\u0026rsquo;s Hospital North Surgery Center Radiation and Safety procedure. Follow correct operating procedure for NOMAD.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eKeep and maintain professional working relationship with staff from Children\u0026rsquo;s Hospital North Surgery Center.\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eMaintain a safe work environment by remaining informed of and compliant with the clinic\u0026rsquo;s safety policies, and in particular by application of safe practices in area of own responsibility.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eCompliance:
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\u003cli\u003eKnowledgeable of and compliant with laws and regulations governing area of responsibility.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eResponsible for reporting any potentially non-compliant conduct.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eCooperate fully with our Compliance Officer in upholding our Compliance Plan\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cli\u003ePerform other duties and responsibilities, as required.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOSITION QUALIFICATIONS:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA. Education / Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eHS diploma or GED.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eGraduate from dental assistant school or certification required\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003ePrevious experience desired, but not required.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eX-ray certification required.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB. Knowledge, skills and abilities:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eSensitivity to low income, ethnic minority community\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eBilingual in Spanish\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAn ability and willingness to learn and expand abilities.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAn ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with patients and coworkers. Ability to work in a team environment a must.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAbility to follow oral and written instructions.\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAbility to prepare and maintain charts, records, logs, and reports.\u003c/li\u003e
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Company info

Clinica Campesina Family Health Services
Website : http://www.clinica.org/