Registered Dental Assistant/ Dental Assistant

Essential Job Duties

• Assists the dentist chair-side in all clinical procedures, providing proper suctioning technique, passing instruments, and mixing materials as needed.
• Performs various assigned lab duties.
• Prepares patient for treatment and sets-up trays per procedure in compliance with individual provider's requests.
• Responsible for the accuracy, clarity, and proper completion of dental charting.
• Documents relevant communications with patient into a detailed clinical or communication note.
• Prints treatment plans and effectively communicates treatment with the patient and reception staff.
• Provides thorough dental education to patients.
• Takes and records patients’ vitals (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.) at every visit.
• Takes diagnostic quality digital and conventional radiographs as assigned by the Staff Dentist, demonstrating proper radiographic techniques and radiation protection.
• Follows Dental Infection Control Program and other regulatory policies and procedures.
• Captures and submits Medicaid prior authorizations.
• Maintains detailed spreadsheets logging and tracking prior authorizations and referrals.
• Restocks supplies in operatory and storage room.
• Informs the individual in charge of ordering of any supplies needed.
• Coordinates work efforts with co-workers to maintain patient flow throughout the office.
• Thoroughly communicates with patients, coworkers, providers, and leadership staff.
• Maintains an organized work environment.
• Completes and submits Medicaid prior authorizations.
• Maintains detailed spreadsheets logging and tracking prior authorizations and referrals.

Marginal Job Duties

• Coordinates work efforts with co-workers to maintain patient flow throughout the office.
• Thoroughly communicates with patients, coworkers, providers, and leadership staff.
• Maintains an organized work environment.
• Completes and submits Medicaid prior authorizations.
• Maintains detailed spreadsheets logging and tracking prior authorizations and referrals.

Required Job Specifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensure: State of Michigan Radiology Certification required within 60 days of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience: Two (2) years of dental assisting experience or completion of the GLBHC Apprenticeship Program or graduation from a CODA-accredited and Michigan Board of Dentistry-approved dental assisting program.
• Skills: Knowledge of dental terminology, chair-side techniques, and dental insurances/prior authorizations. Organized and detailed. Effective communication skills. Efficient typing and computer skills. Able to work independently and as a team member. Flexible in day-to-day duties and responsibilities. Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality (HIPAA) of personal and financial information.

Physical Effort

• Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Hours of Work

• Full time; Flexible and varied.
• Extended hours may be required.
• Consistent attendance is required for this position.
• Telecommuting is not an option for this position.

Travel

• Travel is required to various GLBHC sites.
• Reimbursement consistent with GLBHC’s policy.

Preferred Job Specifications

• Education: Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of dental assisting experience is preferred.
• Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.