ASL Interpreter​/Oral Health Navigator Dental Assis

Job Details:
Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Central - Waco, TX, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Health Care

• Provide sign-language interpreter services regarding symptoms, medical conditions, medications, medical history, diagnosis, prognosis, test results, treatment options, surgery and other procedures.
• Works effectively in teams with other sign language interpreters.
• Assists in the collection and preparation of documents.
• Providing instructions for medication, post-treatment and follow-up treatment.
• Serve as a liaison to promote good health relations between deaf/hard of hearing, hearing peers, staff, faculty and parents.
• Annual attendance of continuing education programs or workshops to maintain an awareness of best practices, emerging trends and new legislation related to ASL.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to various clinics.
• Support scheduling appointments in a timely manner.

• Manage coordination of OB referral from medical to dental for health education, exams, and dental treatment during eligible period of pregnancy.
• Organize and coordinate community and school based dental screening and fluoride varnish application.
• Monitor dental x-ray equipment for state compliance with protective devices, operating and safety procedures and x-ray image processing.
• Organize student take-home packets that include oral health education, consent forms for treatment and dental health report card.
• Assist dentist chair-side by organizing and preparing instruments, dental materials and equipment necessary for oral health care.
• Take and process x-rays, update and maintain dental records
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Demonstrate customer service skills to ensure patients feel comfortable during their appointment as well as well-informed about treatment and dental wellness.

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter/ Oral Health Navigator Dental Assistant

Deputy Chief Dental Officer

High school diploma or equivalent. Qualified/certified ASL interpreter. Successful completion of accredited certification dental assisting course preferred. Current Registered Dental Assistant Certificate as established by the State of Texas, current CPR certification.

• Experience as a qualified/certified ASL interpreter.
• Exhibit an interest in self-improvement in signing ability and interpreting skills.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of medical terminology and a general understanding of health procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Visual and auditory accuracy
• Shift length - 8 hours
• Indoor setting
• Continuous use of computer and calculator
• Long periods of sitting
• Frequent use of telephone
• Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
• Continuous conversational communication
• Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing
• Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas
• Frequent use of personal car
• Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
• Memorize and retain instructions
• Read and interpret detailed specifications