Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
Provides support in Dental Services by assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in all office locations and all office and clinical duties as necessary, following a patient-centered model. Supports the provision of efficient and high-quality dental services and facilitates access to dental care and attention to dental health
Primary Essential Duties
• Administrative Support
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Assists in the makeup of new patient charts and updates existing patient charts.
• Assists in filing duties associated with the daily clinical schedule.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies as necessary. Chairside assistance to the dentist.
• Sets up for patient appointments and cleans up after appointments, sterilizing and disinfecting equipment
• Assists patients in preparing for dental exams and procedures.
• Provides extra hands as necessary for dental procedures.
• Takes radiographs, if certified.
• Assists with general Medical Support functions and duties as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Talents Required
• Knowledge of standard medical and dental office/clinic procedures
• Ability to conduct sensitive, empathetic interactions that respect the dignity and diversity of patients/clients/staff, including factors such as HIV status, race, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to de-escalate difficult client encounters.
• Fluency in medical and dental terminology.
• Knowledge of eCW preferred.
Education and Experience Required
• Written and Oral fluency in Spanish or Amharic required
• Licensing/registration as a Dental Assistant in the District of Columbia is required.
Whitman-Walker is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants, its employees, or former employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or gender identity. For accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.