Dental Assistant (Bilingual)

Make a difference in the lives of hundreds of underserved Arlington, Virginia residents by joining our dental team! Arlington Free Clinic (AFC) provides free, high-quality healthcare to low-income, uninsured adults. We offer comprehensive services on site including primary andspecialty care, behavioral health, and dental care. We are looking for someone who enjoys working independently and collaboratively as part of a team and has experience with or is excited about working in a safety-net clinic. The Dental Assistant will provide patient care via direct, chairside support for the AFC dentists, and overall administrative functions for the dental clinic.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provides chairside assistance to dentists, including use of four-handed dentistry.

· Prepares patients for treatment (x-rays, health screening, sharing information, applying topical anesthetics).

· Maintains instruments, equipment, and supplies in safe, hygienic, and working order.

· Performs administrative support and customer service activities supporting the office and dental clinic program.

· Communicates clearly to patient what to expect during treatment, address patient questions, and as needed, provide accurate translation for dentists to communicate with patients.

· Prepares and sets up all equipment and tools needed for each patient.

· Prepares dental materials for impressions, takes, and pours impressions.

· Maintains accurate and timely patient data to include visit scheduling and tracking, recording data into patient electronic medical record (EagleSoft, and on limited basis Epic), filing charts, running, and preparing basic reports.

· Prepares daily activity report and assists the dentist with data entry and reporting.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

· Certification as a Dental Assistant by the Dental Assistant National Board

· Radiation Certification a must with ability to practice in Virginia

· Eighteen (18) months of responsible dental assistance and related technical support experience that has included administrative assistance and customer service responsibilities

· Prior experience working in the front office of a dental practice as a dental assistant/receptionist a plus

· Must be committed to providing outstanding customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

· Strong computer proficiency, ideally with experience using electronic patient medical records and Eaglesoft management software.

· Effective communication skills; demonstrates professional and courteous demeanor with patients.

· Commitment to quality patient care and enjoy educating patients in dental health.

· Bilingual in English/Spanish required for this role.

This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance/dental/Flexible Spending Plan, 401(k) retirement plan, ten paid holidays and free parking.

COVID-19 considerations:

Members of the dental team are required to follow AFC’s COVID-19 protocols which may change depending on public health recommendations. Individual in this role must use N95 mask, surgical mask, gloves, face shield and gown. AFC provides required PPE and air filtering equipment. All employees of AFC must be fully vaccinated and have received the most recent booster shot approved by the CDC.

Qualified candidates should respond by email with a cover letter and resume, including salary requirement to: Nancy C. Adkins, Director of Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance

Work Location: One location

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