Dental Assistant Job Duties

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Patient Management
o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time o Set up treatment rooms for procedures o Escort patients to treatment room o Seat patients in treatment rooms o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol o Ensure patients are always attended o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist o Mix dental materials o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges o Escort patients from the treatment room o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary o Monitor patient flow

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations after each procedure o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized o Ensure that office sterilization procedures documentation is on display o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment o Maintain dental office emergency kits and oxygen tanks o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Records Management
o Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations o Accurately file patient information including Exam Sheet.Note what treatment is needed and in what order if more than a cleaning is needed. .Also include an amount of appointment time to ensure the front desk schedules the appointment correctly. o Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointments, also make sure any materials from the lab that are needed are here and ready for the patients appointment. o Track cases and log their arrival, have the doctor inspect them then notify the front desk of appointment length needed and have them schedule the patient. o Assist in the following up with needed treatment that is incomplete with the front desk to ensure scheduling.

Inventory Management
o Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed o Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times

Office Participation
o Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.) o Be an active participant in team meetings o Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo

Sueldo: $16.00 - $22.00 la hora

Puede trasladarse/mudarse:

• Spartanburg, SC 29302: Trasladarse al trabajo sin problemas o planear mudarse antes de comenzar a trabajar (Obligatorio)

Lugar de trabajo: Una ubicación

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