DENTAL ASSISTANT
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 rooms
– 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 given prompt and thoughtful attention
– Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
– Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
– Mix dental materials
– Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
– Chart patients and record date, service rendered, and any charge
– Escort patients from the treatment room
– 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
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
– Keep dental units ready, stocked, and clean
– Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization standards and 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 monitory all dental laboratory cases
– Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
– Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous tanks
– Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
-Dental Assistant Job Description-
Records Management
– Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including
the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
– Accurately file patient information
– Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointment
– Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
– Assist in the administration of the recall system
Inventory Management
– Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
– Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times
Office Preparation
– Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies,
completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
– Be an active participant in team meetings
– Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 – $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
- Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
Work Location: One location
Source: Indeed.com
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