Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients.
Must have a minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience. Hourly pay starting at $20
Candidate will have sufficient training
Responsibilities and Duties
Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time.
Set up treatment rooms for procedures
Escort patients to treatment room
Seat patients in treatment rooms
Show care and concern and help patients feel comfortable
Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
Ensure patients are always attended
Anticipate and assist dentist needs
Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
Mix dental materials
Ensure patients questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
Chart patients from the treatment room
Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient's chart
Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
Monitor patient flow
Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after
a difficult appointment
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
Records Management
Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal
requirements including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
Accurately file patient information
Arrange patient charts and radiographs for the next day's appointments
Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
Assist in the administration of the recall system
Office Participation
Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e. answering phones,
unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient’s records,
etc.)
Be an active participant in team meetings
Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office.
Qualifications and Skills
Education/Experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience
preferred
Coursework in dental instruments and procedures
Compliance with state dental practice requirements (x-ray and OSHA training)
Legible handwriting for notation in patient chart
Computer Skills (Open dental)
Commitment to CE for career development
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Spring, TX 77389: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person