Bilingual Dental Assistant Position Available In Berks, Pennsylvania

Bilingual Dental Assistant 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars 1110 Rockland St, Reading, PA 19604 Position Summary Provide quality dental care and associated services to patients with the authorization, assignment, or examination by a dentist. Performs the dental assistant services and procedures permitted by the scope of practice as outlined in Pennsylvania Code. Integrates quality improvement and cost-effective methods of providing care. Participates actively in BCHC’s mission to provide exceptional patient-centered primary and preventive healthcare for all residents of Berks County, regardless of economic status. Job Description

• Seat patient in operatory, ready for dental care
• Review patient’s medical history
• Help with ordering supplies and inventory
• Obtain medical clearance if necessary
• Adheres to current infection control procedures
• Set up and breakdown rooms between patients
• Arrives on time for all scheduled shifts
• Ensures accurate documentation in BCHC electronic patient records
• Working cooperatively with dental team in all aspects of patient care
• Assists dentist with all procedures, as directed within scope of practice.
• Pour models and prepares cases for lab pick up
• Preparing specialty referrals, records pre-authorization requests
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of dental procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray set up, and dental materials
• Helps with routine equipment maintenance and recording in manual as assigned.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health
• Interacts positively with a diverse, medically complex, and occasionally demanding patient population.
• Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Other duties as required

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person