Bilingual Dental Hygiene Assistant

CrossOver Healthcare Ministry provides compassionate, high quality healthcare to the uninsured and medically underserved in our local community through the operation of two healthcare clinics; one in the City of Richmond and one in Henrico County. CrossOver is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers comprehensive healthcare services to its patients, including primary care, specialty care, dental, vision, behavioral health, HIV/AIDS care, OB/GYN, medications and medications management, and social work case management.

Position Summary: The Bilingual hygiene assistant at CrossOver Dental Clinic supports dental hygienists by preparing patients for dental procedures, providing oral health education, translation and maintaining the clinical environment. The hygiene assistant will participate in various hands on procedures; helping to ensure the hygiene patient has a welcoming and positive experience under the direction of the hygiene clinicians and Dental Director.

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Position-Title: Bilingual Dental Hygiene Assistant

Supervisor: Senior Dental Program Manager

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, non-exempt

Salary: $ 20-$21 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; some evenings and weekends may be required on occasion

Location: Henrico Clinic, 8600 Quioccasin Rd. Henrico VA 23229

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Vacation, and 401K

Key Responsibilities

Patient preparation: Seat patients, polish teeth, take X-rays, blood pressure and verify medical history prior to hygiene scaling with clinician

Education: Teach patients about oral health and post-operative care, provide take home kits and written educational information

Treatment room preparation: Set up and break down treatment rooms, stock, sterilize and maintain equipment and instruments, make trays

Charting: Record treatment information, doctor's observations, perio charting and document recommended treatments, send information via electronic health record

Administrative duties: Assist front desk staff, schedule and confirm appointments, maintain inventory, check patient in and out

Communication: Work with other dental staff to ensure patients receive high-quality care, *aid/assist other dental staff or volunteer dentists when necessary

Maintain OSHA and HIPPA standards-Wear recommended PPE

Required Skills

· Bilingual-Fluent in Spanish

· Dental terminology knowledge

· Interpersonal skills- help patients feel comfortable and ease anxiety,

· Good conversational skills when engaging, triaging and conversing with patients

· Organizational skills- strategic and mindful planning skills, attention to detail, multi-task, working multiple rooms

· Computer skills and software knowledge-navigate electronic health records. Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel

· Professional appearance and manner

· Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

· Coronal Polishing Certificate

· Certified Dental Assistant Certification

· Hepatitis B Vaccine series (strongly recommended, but not required)

· BLS- current within 2 years (recommended, will be required once hired)

· Current PPD test (recommended, will be required once hired)

· Covid Vaccination (strongly recommended, but not required)

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Desire to provide quality care to the medically underserved.
• Ability to function as part of a multicultural team.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, managing multiple priorities.
• Adaptability- in learning new systems and changing work flows
• Bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year relevant experience in the dental profession
• Valid X-ray Certification

How to Apply:

Apply through the CrossOver really site -https://www.really.com/cmp/Crossover-Healthcare-Ministry.

Interviews will start upon receipt of applications.

Website: www.crossoverministry.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Henrico, VA 23229 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Henrico, VA 23229: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21