Dental Assistant

Duties/Responsibilities:

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist"s access; suctioning; passing instruments. Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments. Provides diagnostic information by exposing radiographs; pouring, trimming study casts. Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. Complies with all infection control procedures and OSHA regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment, by decontaminating treatment rooms and sterilizing all instruments after each patient. In collaboration with the Dental team, maintains operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer"s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. In collaboration with the Dental Practice Manager, maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipating needed supplies. In collaboration with the Dental Practice Manager, monitors incoming and outgoing lab cases. Schedule accurate dental appointments. Provides exemplary customer service; treats patients and coworkers with courtesy and discretion. Greets and directs patients and visitors. Registers patients in Dentrix and Centricity, verifying that patient"s record is up to date and accurate and makes appropriate insurance & patient personal data (address & phone number) changes. Relays patient's complaints (billing, clinical or otherwise) to Lead Dental Assistant. Collects payment from patients, applies payments and adjustments to patient accounts in the computer system and provide receipts. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED Dental Assistant and Radiology Certificate required One-year experience as a dental assistant Reliable Transportation needed Good working knowledge of dental equipment and terminology, OSHA and safety compliance Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced dental environment Superior customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills Detail oriented, organized, professional and ability to multi task Good working knowledge of Dentrix and Centricity Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others" views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests

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Employment Type: Full-Time