Mobile Dental Unit Dental Assistant

Description

Position Summary

Bilingual Candidates

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply to help facilitate communication with patients and improve access to care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and open the Mobile Dental Unit for daily operations, ensuring equipment, supplies, and treatment areas are ready for patient care.
• Affiliate with the dentist during examinations, radiographs, fillings, and extractions.
• Take and process dental x-rays in accordance with established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support clinical documentation.
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety procedures at all times.
• Cook up patient flow and assist with operatory turnover and instrument processing.
• Provide post-treatment instructions, educational materials, and community resource information to patients.
• Affiliate with inventory management, supply monitoring, and equipment maintenance reporting.
• Support volunteer orientation and provide assistance to team members as needed.
• Complete end-of-day cleaning, sanitization, and clinic closing procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of chairside dental assisting experience, including radiographs, restorative procedures, and extractions.
• Dental Assistant certification preferred.
• Ability to operate dental radiography equipment and related software.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterilization procedures, and patient safety practices.
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and confidentiality.