Dental Assistant Expanded Functions

Dental Assistant

General Objectives :

Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients.

Specific Objectives

Office Management

• Check to ensure that units are ready, stocked and clean at the beginning of each appointment
• Oversee cleanliness of operatory
• Help in other areas of the office when necessary (phones, unpacking supplies, moving dismissed patient records)

Patient Management

• Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
• Seat patients and have proper setup for procedures
• At all times show care and concern for patients
• Try not to leave the patient unattended in the chair
• Anticipate and assist the dentist's needs at all times
• Chart all patients and record date, service rendered, and any charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room
• Complete patient's chart indicating procedure done today and what procedure is to be completed at the next visit
• Perform clinical procedures as delegated by the dentist
• Give patient instruction and demonstrate where necessary, as directed by the dentist
• Monitor patient flow
• Update patient's health history and patient information semiannually
• Responsible for following up with all patients who receive dental treatment
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the dentist
• Be responsible for the up keep and maintenance of all dental equipment.
• Maintain a thorough, adequate, and correct inventory of all Dr. treatment related to dental supplies.

Office Participation

• Be an active participant in staff meetings
• Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of dental procedures, practices, protocol, and materials
• Must be able to participate in office beneficial continued education, especially clinically related CE.
• Must be flexible to work with Dr.'s schedule.

Personnel Requirements

Education/Experience

• High school diploma
• Graduation from an ADA-accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred
• Coursework in dental instruments and procedures
• Experience with Cerec ( specifically acquisition, design, milling, and preparation of crowns for Cementation.
• Experience with Implants ( specifically placement, and restoration using ScanPost and TiBase applications.
• Experience with Endodontics, a strong Oral Surgery background, Restorative ( limited Pedo)
• Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray, certification, OSHA training)
• Legible handwriting for notations in patient chart; computer skills desired (Dentrix, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint)

Interpersonal

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with the Doctor, patients and staff
• Must be a self starter, and a life long learner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person