Dental Assistant

Provide administrative and comprehensive chair-side assisting services for patients during dental procedures for faculty, students, and post-doctoral residents. Admit 20-30 patients daily, manage scheduling, confirm appointments, verify insurance eligibility, and collect payments while answering incoming calls. Set up clinical areas, prepare trays, mix materials, obtain vital signs, and monitor patients for complications. Perform chair-side assistance, disinfect operatories, process digital radiographs, and maintain strict infection control protocols. Lead other assistants when needed, oversee work schedules, and report equipment malfunctions. Maintain inventory of instruments and supplies, conduct audits to prevent expiration, and ensure a clean clinic environment. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Fixed-term 12-month position at $22.50/hr.