PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients
SPECIFIC DUTIES Patient Management
o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
o Set up treatment rooms for procedures
o Escort patients to treatment room
o Seat patients in treatment rooms
o Ensure all dental consent forms are signed before startine treatment
o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
o Ensure patients are always attended
o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
o Mix dental materials
o Monitor Supply List
o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
o Escort patients from the treatment room
o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
o Monitor patient flow
o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
o Notify Treatment Coordinator if treatment changes
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
o Maintain dental office emergency kits and oxygen tanks
o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol.
o Follow laboratory daily, weekly, monthly & yearly check lists.
Records Management
Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Inventory Management o Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times
Office Participation
Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
Be an active participant in team meetings o Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office.
Education/Experience o 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 (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training)
Computer skills [list computer skills required and any specific dental software]
Commitment to CE for career development Interpersonal
Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community
Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.92 - $29.21 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Novato, CA 94945 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Novato, CA 94945: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person