About this role
POSITION PURPOSE: The Dental Assistant functions as a member of the dental team responsible for working directly with the dentist. Duties cover both clinical and administrative requirements of the department.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: High School graduate or GED equivalent. Dental Assistant training by a certified program and one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant. Licensure / Certification: Certificate of expanded functions required. Certificate of Dental Assistant training or Certificate of Dental Radio-graph (with on the job training). Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Skills / Ability: Basic knowledge of dental anatomy, materials, instruments, equipment and techniques.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION)
Assisting in the delivery of oral health care through standard procedures and fore-handed techniques.
Completing various procedures in patient preparation.
Exposing radio-graphic dental films using paralleling and bisecting the angle techniques.
Processing of radio-graphic films.
Maintaining equipment.
Obtains, records, and files patient information.
Sterilizing instruments and maintaining aseptic environment in all areas of patient care.
Giving out dental appointments and patient information.
Procuring electronic health information, process patient data, maintain unit records/logs, patient referral and other clerical duties as required.
Coordinate unit function with administrative and clinical unit staff.
Informs provider of patient status and unit activities.
Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assist with patient intake, registration and billing.