Dental Assistant
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Description
This position is responsible for supporting delivery of quality dental care by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials.
Tasks
- Greeting patients in a friendly and courteous manner
- Prepares treatment room, patient, instruments and materials under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
- Performs chairside assistance for and under direct supervision of a qualified dental care provider.
- Performs procedures in compliance with prescribed protocols under the direct supervision of a dentist.
- Takes the necessary radiographs as directed by the provider.
- Passes instruments and materials.
- Takes preliminary medical and dental history and vitals to be reviewed by the dentist before every procedure.
- Fabricates dental models when needed. Aids in completion of laboratory paperwork.
- Completes appropriate sterilization of equipment and treatment room following all prescribed protocols.
- Records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentist and dental staff, as appropriate.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains patients’ dental records, including but not limited to, charts and documents treatment plans during exams.
- Assists with answering phones and scheduling patient appointments.
- Maintains current credentialing.
- Obtains informed consent for procedures, when indicated.
- Completes paperwork in a timely manner.
- Completes appropriate and timely charting.
- Participates in quality assurance activities.
- Completes all required training in a timely manner.
- Attends required meetings.
Qualifications / Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of a dental assistant program from an accredited institution
- Certification/Registration in dental assisting preferred
- Previous experience in a dental practice preferred
