On-Call Dental Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants.
• Prepare each operatory and patient for treatment.
• Take and prepare radiographs using digital technology.
• Provide active chairside assistance to the Dentist and anticipate the provider’s needs.
• Assist the patient at the conclusion of care, clear the work site, and prepare for the next patient.
• Monitor the flow of laboratory cases.
• Monitor and record sterilization cycles and follow proper infection control protocols for the practice.
• Manage patient flow in clinic.
• Schedule dental appointments both in-person and over the telephone.
• Retrieve and forward messages from voicemail and fax/message inbox as necessary.
• Verify patient eligibility and receive patient payments such as co-pays, outstanding balances, guarantor payments, and assign them to the correct patient accounts.
• Manage incoming and outgoing patient documentation such as consents, treatment plans, patient referrals, ROI’s, medical clearances, lab and supply invoices, and scanning as needed.
• Assist Patient Access Coordinators as time allows.
• Ability to place topical medications.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
• Maintain and expand current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs.
• Team player.
• Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate.

Required Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Radiation Safety certificate (X-ray license).
• Infection control course certificate.

Additional, But Not Required

• Coronal Polish certificate.
• Pit and Fissure Sealants certificate.
• Fluently speaks Spanish (highly desired).