Bilingual Dental Assistant

Join the team at Coastal Health & Wellness Dental Clinic as a Bilingual Dental Assistant! Rotate between our Texas City and Galveston clinics while helping our dentists deliver top-notch oral care. If you love making patients smile, thrive in a team environment, and want to make a real impact on community health, this is your chance to serve the residents of Galveston County.

Why Join Us?

We offer a career with fantastic benefits, including:
• Amazing retirement package to secure your future
• Affordable medical insurance to keep you and your family covered
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge
• FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind
• FREE parking because the little things matter too!

What You'll Do:

• Assist dentists with a variety of dental procedures and patient care activities
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Take and adjust periapical and panoramic X-rays as requested by the provider
• Take and record vital signs and assist with patient charting in the electronic dental record (EDR)
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment according to infection control guidelines
• Properly clean, disinfect, and restock treatment rooms and supplies
• Pour and trim dental casts and assist with lab cases
• Send and receive lab cases and conduct referral follow-ups
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance and sterilization logs
• Conduct daily spore tests and maintain sterilization records
• Monitor supplies and report equipment malfunctions to supervisors
• Prepare and submit daily dental clinic reports
• Communicate with supervisors and dental access specialists regarding referrals, appointments, and scheduling needs
• Follow infection control policies and properly dispose of biohazard waste
• Complete required training and perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of a dental assisting program
• Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
• Experience with digital radiography techniques
• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish to effectively communicate with patients and support clinical operations
• Working knowledge of dental terminology, instrumentation, sterilization procedures, radiology techniques, chairside assisting, and dental materials
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed
• Must comply with GCHD immunization policy and ICS training requirements
• Must pass a pre-employment physical/fitness for duty examination, criminal background check, and drug/alcohol screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical patient treatment experience (externship or similar)
• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant
• Experience with electronic dental records or NextGen QSI software

Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
No phone calls please
ADA / EEO / DFWP

Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County