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Reports to: Dental Director
Position Overview:
The Dental Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for dental treatment & assisting the attending dentist with treatment. This includes providing patient support services, maintaining equipment, & any other duties as assigned.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist dental staff (dentists, hygienists, & Dental Coordinator)
- Seat, monitor, & dismiss patients
- Deliver proper post-operative instructions
- Sterilize & disinfect all instruments, equipment & treatment areas & prepare them for the next business day
- Order & maintain supplies, equipment, & laboratory cases needed to provide services
- Expose radiographs for treatment diagnosis
- Stock all rooms with supplies needed to provide services
- Review charts for current blood work, paperwork, referrals, doctor’s notes, etc.
- Manage and maintain charts
- Perform duties in accordance with OSHA safety, protection protocols, & HIPPA compliance
- Assist Infection Control Officer with MSDS for OSHA compliance
- Oversee storage, collection, & disposal of medical waste.
- Assist Dental Director with programmatic growth & facilitate ongoing enhancement of services
- Assist with policies & protocols relating to safety & overall operations
- Assist with billing and invoices
- Assist with front desk and scheduling
- Assist with patient communication
- Any other duties as assigned by the Dental Director
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Current Registered Dental Assistant licensure required, experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse staff and volunteers
- Ability to work hours as required
- Computer skills as necessary to use dental software and Microsoft Office
- Spanish language skills preferred
- CPR certified
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