Dental Assistant

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are a national network of dental implant centers founded in 2005 to provide innovative dental implant care to patients across the United States. ClearChoice has experienced strong growth and is a leader in providing dental implant treatments. The mission is to improve the lives of prospective patients by helping them reclaim their health, smile, and confidence. ClearChoice Management Services, LLC (CCMS) provides administrative practice management services to the ClearChoice network.

About the role

The Prosthodontic Exam Performer (PEP) works under a dentist’s supervision to perform prosthodontic exams for implant treatment planning. The PEP collaborates closely with Patient Education Consultants to deliver world-class patient care and may perform duties such as removing sutures, processing x-rays, and taking oral impressions for crown fittings. Previous hygienist experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Patient Education Consultants (PECs) in patient treatment acceptance.
• Collaborate with doctors and clinical staff to ensure patient adherence to treatment plans, including medical clearances, interventions, and self-management goals.
• Provide chair-side assistance while dentists examine and treat patients.
• Prepare materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x-rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist.
• Support and assist dental and surgical assistants, including cleaning trays, room setups, and cleanups.
• Ensure patient comfort, prepare them for treatment, and obtain dental records.
• Review Prosthodontic Evaluation paperwork, consents, and medical history with patients.
• Complete needs assessments for high-risk patients.
• Manage medical clearances and follow up on patients with delayed treatment.
• Coordinate with front office, Prosthodontist, and Oral Surgeon regarding patient health, lab scripts, and treatment plan finalization.
• Review and clarify medications with patients and communicate with their medical doctors regarding health history concerns.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, phases, consent forms, and pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Correspond with other doctors and physicians to obtain patient medical clearances.
• Obtain dental records, including impressions, x-rays, intra- and extra-oral pictures, bite registration, and face bow as instructed by the dentist.
• Obtain medical records and health registration (conditions, medications, allergies, etc.).
• Assist with other patient appointments as instructed by the dentist.
• Participate in marketing efforts to increase patient lead generation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Dental hygiene experience.
• Dental implant experience (desired).
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Must be reliable, work well with others in a fast-paced environment, and have good manual dexterity.

Working Conditions

• Work in a well-lighted, clean environment, typically near the dental chair.
• Wear gloves, masks, eyewear, and protective clothing to protect against infectious diseases.
• Follow safety procedures to minimize risks associated with x-ray machines.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly work in an office environment and walk the floor, sometimes for extended periods.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Able to keep hand and arm steady while moving or holding in one position.
• Able to make precise, coordinated movements of fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
• Able to quickly and repeatedly adjust machine controls to exact positions.
• Able to bend, stretch, twist, and reach with the body, arms, or legs.
• Good multi-limb coordination (coordinating two or more limbs while sitting or standing).
• Good trunk strength (ability to use abdominal or lower back muscles continuously without fatigue).
• Ability to shift between multiple activities or sources of information.
• Good manual dexterity for safe, skillful use of instruments in the mouth.

Pay

$26 - $32 per hour (based on experience and certification).