Description

Seeking a full time experienced dental assistant who is passionate, responsible, and dependable.

Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients

Specific Duties

Patient Management
Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
Set up treatment rooms for procedures
Escort patients to treatment room
Seat patients in treatment rooms
Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
Ensure patients are always attended
Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
Escort patients from the treatment room for a smooth transition to front desk
Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
Monitor patient flow
Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment

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
Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Requirements

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Full Time Dental Assistant