Bilingual Assistant Trainer | Dental Assistant Program

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• FSA/HSA

• Life and Disability

• Accident/Hospital Plans

• Retirement with Employer Contributions

• Vacation, sick, and extended illness time off options

• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement

• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success

• Eligible employees may transition to a hybrid work model after 6 months, subject to site demand and staffing needs.

Compensation: Approximately $23.07 - $25.98 per hour. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity.

Overview of Role:

You will support the Dental Assistant Trainer in educating and training future dental assistants. You will assist in implementing curriculum, providing hands-on instruction, and ensuring that trainees adhere to clinical and safety standards. This position also involves administrative, operational, and clinical duties to optimize the success of the training program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the implementation of training modules and curriculum development for all levels of dental assistant training.
• Support in organizing and setting up materials for lectures, practical demonstrations, and clinical training sessions.
• Help evaluate trainees' performance by preparing assessments and providing constructive feedback in collaboration with the Trainer.
• Monitor students during clinical practice to ensure they follow proper protocols and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and one-on-one coaching for trainees, addressing individual learning needs.
• Collaborate in the implementation of clinical protocols that impact the Dental Assistant role.
• Participate in recruitment activities, such as coordinating shadowing opportunities and interviews for prospective trainees.
• Participate in the recruitment of new students, which includes conducting interviews and arranging shadowing opportunities.
• Assist in program administration, including scheduling classes, coordinating with clinical sites, and maintaining student records.
• Assist in development and implementation of dental assistant quality and safety protocols.
• Assist in scheduling classes and coordinating trainee rotations across clinics.
• Collaborate with the Dental Assistant Trainer to streamline the onboarding process for new and uncertified dental assistants.
• Ensure all necessary equipment and materials are prepared and available for training sessions.
• Help maintain compliance with infection control audits and integration of new safety protocols.

Clinical Expectations

• Responsible for preparation and setting up of instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure.
• Assist the dentists and hygienists in chair-side procedures routinely done in a general and pediatric dental practice. Responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Provides exceptional customer service to make the patient encounter comfortable.
• Identify related patient medical and/or behavioral health concerns and report to Medical or Dental Provider.
• In partnership with Front Desk, ensure patients are scheduled correctly for next appointment through timely updating of the electronic dental record (EDR).
• Functions as a Dental Assistant during a portion of the work week:
• Manage tasks; assures documentation and quality controls are completed through the CLIA log and task list.
• Other dental duties as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• HS diploma or GED.
• X-ray certification required.
• EDDA Certificate.
• Minimum of five years' experience working as a Dental Assistant.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced Dental Assistant skills.
• Sensitivity to historically marginalized communities.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Ability and willingness to learn and expand abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with patients and coworkers.
• Ability to prepare and maintain charts, records, logs, and reports.
• Ability to flourish in a team management environment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.