PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Patient management
· Greet patients with they sign in and monitor arrival time
· Set up treatment rooms for procedures
· Escort patients to treatment rooms
· Seat patients in treatment rooms
· Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
· Obtain and review health histories, weight, height according to office protocol
· Ensure patients are always attended
· Anticipate and assist dentists needs
· Take radiographs as directed by dentist
· Mix dental materials
· Perform dental assisting functions and other tasks ass assigned by dentist
· Ensure patients questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
· Chart patients, services rendered and any charges
· Endure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient chart
· Escort patient from the treatment room
· Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
· Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary (OHI, Pre-op, post-op, etc)
· Monitor patient flow
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
· Keep dental units ready, stocked, and clean
· Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
· Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
· Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
· Keep trays, instruments, and treatment room drawers organized
· Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
· Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
· Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
· Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
Records Management
· Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements including HIPAA privacy and security regulations
· Accurately file/scan patient information
· Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
· Assist in the administration of the recall system
Inventory Management
· Monitor inventory and other dental office supplies as needed
· Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times
Office Participation
· Help in other areas of the office when necessary (ie answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, scanning documents)
· Be an active participant in team meetings
· Promote team concept by interacting with others in the dental office
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Education/experience
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred
· Compliance with state dental practice requirements (Radiology certification, OSHA training)
· Computer skills in dental software
· Commitment to career development
Interpersonal
· Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community
· Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.
00 - $21.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Profit sharing
* Retirement plan
* Uniform allowance
Medical specialties:
* Pediatrics
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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