Dental Assistant

Position Summary

This position is essential in maintaining our four-handed dentistry procedures. Participate in chairside activities involving patient contact and explanation of treatment. In addition, the assistant will enable the dentist to be more efficient by carrying out specific tasks.

Essential Functions

• Welcome patients to the dental office
• Aid the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Remove glasses and any prosthetic appliance the patient may have
• Take blood pressure and record it on the chart
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Prepare operatory for patients following PPE guidelines
• Prepare materials and other necessary diagnostic treatment items necessary for the planned procedure
• Follow protocol for instrument sterilization
• Follow the chairside instructions of the provider
• Chart visits comprehensively and completes E&M coding in compliance with dental coding standards
• Fill in the day sheet with the appropriate procedure
• Transcribe documentation in EHR as directed by the provider
• Maintains a safe environment in the operatory
• Identify items needed to keep inventory fully stocked
• Lab case organization for assigned providers
• Assist the front desk staff and treatment coordinator with responding to referrals, patient follow-up calls, answering phones, scheduling patients upon check-in and check-out, and other duties as the need may arise
• Perform all opening, closing, and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies
• Work with multiple providers, as needed
• Practice four-handed dentistry
• Diagnostic Quality X-Rays
• Preliminary Impressions

Compliance

• Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to the position including HIPAA, sexual harassment, Scope of Practice, OSHA, etc.