Dental Assistant (Bilingual) - Kids Dental Brands
Horn Lake, MS 38637
About the Job
Bilingual Dental Assistant Full-Time - HAPPY SMILES (HORNLAKE)
** Competitive Hourly Rate Plus Monthly Bonus Potential of up to $500 **
- Are you a current Dental Assistant or a new graduate from a licensed Dental Assisting program?
- Do you enjoy using your language skills to help others?
- Are you hardworking, dependable, coachable, and CAREER-MINDED?
We have the job for you! HAPPY SMILES is offering a full-time opportunity as a bilingual Dental Assistant at our HORNLAKE office. We are an upbeat team looking for an individual who has a passion for helping others and wants to make a positive difference in their community.
CERTIFICATIONS: CDA or RDA required, X-RAY certification preferred
EXPERIENCE: Must have Dental Assistant certification
JOB TYPE: Full-time
SCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAY
PAY: Starting at $16.00 - $18.00
BONUS PAY: up to $500 additional per month
LANGUAGE: Must be bilingual (English and Spanish)
BENEFITS: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, etc) Benefits, 401k, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off available for all eligible employees!
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Work chair-side with dentists, perform patient care, and general laboratory duties
- Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Take impressions of the patient's teeth (models), extractions, composite fillings, etc...
- Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
- Ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
Join our team and help drive our mission that all children, regardless of family income, deserve access to high-quality dental care, in a kid-friendly and fun environment!