Dental Assistant - Pearly Smiles Dentistry - Mesa, AZ

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Mesa, AZ

Job Description

DENTAL ASSISTANTJOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients.SPECIFIC DUTIES:Patient Management- Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time- Set up treatment rooms for procedures- Escort patients to treatment rooms- Seat patients in treatment rooms- Show care and concern and help patients feel comfortable- Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol- Ensure patients are given prompt and thoughtful attention- Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs- Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist- Mix dental materials- Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave- Chart patients and record date, service rendered, and any charge- Escort patients from the treatment room- Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart- Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist- Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary- Monitor patient flowTreatment Room Management and Sterilization- Keep dental units ready, stocked, and clean- Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization standards and procedures- Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations- Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations- Keep trays, instruments, and treatment room drawers organized- Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display- Promptly send out and monitory all dental laboratory cases- Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment- Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous tanks- Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
-Dental Assistant Job Description-
Records Management- Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, includingthe HIPAA privacy and security regulations- Accurately file patient information- Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointment- Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors- Assist in the administration of the recall systemInventory Management- Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed- Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all timesOffice Preparation- 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- Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)
Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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