Bilingual Client Service Specialist, Dental Assistant (Pasadena)

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Bilingual Client Service Specialist, Dental Assistant (Pasadena)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Pasadena, TX

Job Type

Grant-funded Full-time

Job Number

15092

Department

Public Health Services

Division

Community Health & Wellness

Opening Date

06/27/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.


About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.


Position Overview:

The Client Service Specialist, Dental Assistant supports patient care services provided by the Dental Clinic. The CSS, Dental Assistant is responsible for performing clinical tasks in accordance with all Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Dental Program protocols. This position will work with the clinical team to create and maintain efficient, patient-centered daily clinic operations while providing comprehensive public health services to all Harris County Public Health Dental Clinic patients seeking dental services.


Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Receives, screens, interviews client for eligibility determination, and registers clients; Co-pay collection, and receipt creation following financial services guidelines; prepares daily/weekly financial reconciliation report for submission to finance
  • Performs all duties required as part of four handed chairside dental assisting; takes and records vital signs; takes prescribed dental radiographs and/or intraoral photographs; chart patient diagnoses in Dentrix electronic dental record as dictated by dentist
  • Answers telephone inquiries from clients and others; screen calls to determine nature and urgency of inquiry, refers calls as appropriate, and/or schedules appointment with dental clinical staff; instructs patient as needed regarding visit-type; confirms scheduled appointments and updates appointment status in Dentrix electronic record
  • Performs operatory set-up for each dental patient including barrier placement on high touch areas; procedure set up including instrument and dental material selection according to planned procedure
  • Obtains patient histories, and insurance approvals as appropriate, prepares and updates dental charts and associated records; scans all correspondence into Dentrix electronic record
  • Performs infection control and instrument sterilization according to dental policies and procedures; performs weekly biologic monitoring for autoclaves; performs daily, weekly and monthly dental preventive maintenance; reports any equipment malfunction or repair needs to supervising dentist
  • Performs in-operatory support for all dental staff during the dental visit as needed
  • Provides oral hygiene and post-operative instructions to patient under the guidance of the dentist; Participate in school based and community events to promote oral health
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalency
Experience:
  • Six months experience in a dental clinical setting as a dental assistant
Licensure:
  • Texas Registered Dental Assistant
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
  • Valid driver's license
Language:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Basic in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to work well with public and staff members
  • Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
  • Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
  • Uses sound judgment
  • Self-motivated
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

N/A

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Full Time | Regular
  • Monday through Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.; However, times may vary due to the variability of an event-based schedule
  • Other days and hours as necessary
Work Environment:
  • This job operates in both a clinical environment as well as in alternative community-based settings including mobile dental events in different locations throughout Harris County. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.
Physical Demands:
  • Must possess the physical ability and manual dexterity to assist the dentist and dental hygienist with direct patient care in a dental clinical setting.
Work Location:
  • 3737 Red Bluff Rd., Pasadena TX 77503
  • Must be willing to travel to work at multiple clinic locations within Harris County, as directed


Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.


The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:


Health & Wellness Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance 
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
  • One (1) floating holiday per year
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan


The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

  • Professional learning & development opportunities
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan) 
  • Flexible work schedule*
  • METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by department.


In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.


For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
  • High School or GED diploma
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • None of the above
02
Which of the following best describes your experience in a dental clinical setting as a dental assistant? Please make sure to document your detailed experience on the application's employment history.
  • Less than six (6) months
  • Six (6) months and more
  • No experience
03
Please provide details about your verifiable experience related to dental clinical setting as a dental assistant Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
04
Do you currently hold a valid Texas Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certificate?
  • Yes, I currently hold a valid RDA certification.
  • No, but I am eligible and plan to obtain it before employment.
  • No, I hold a dental assistant certification from another state.
  • No, I do not hold a dental assistant license certification.
05
Do you currently hold an active Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification or a CPR certification?
  • Yes, I currently hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
  • Yes, I currently hold a CPR.
  • Yes, I currently hold both.
  • N/a; No certificates
06
This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire). Do you have a Valid Driver's License?
  • I have a valid Texas driver’s license.
  • I have a valid driver’s license from another state but can obtain a Texas license upon hire.
  • I do not have a valid driver’s license.
07
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, what is your level of proficiency in Spanish?
  • Yes, I am fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).
  • Yes, I am proficient in conversational Spanish only.
  • Yes, I have basic knowledge of Spanish.
  • No, I am not bilingual in English and Spanish.

Required Question

Employer
Harris County
Address
1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone
713-274-5445