Dental Assistant - Salt Lake Endodontics - Salt Lake City, UT

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

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Overview:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the dentists during the examination and treatment of patients.
Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Review patient schedule and correlating charts one day prior to ensure readiness for treatment.
Obtains and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of the patient and communicates this information to the doctor.
Obtains dental radiographs and cone beam scans on patients and reports findings to the doctor.
Provide a high level of patient experience through communicating comfort options, patient education, and treatment expectations.
Assists dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
Maintains clinical notes for patients documenting pertinent information in the patient charts.
Generates consult and post-operative reports to be sent to referring dentist.
Assists with daily office cleaning responsibilities.


Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:


To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.



EDUCATION:


High school diploma or equivalent



EXPERIENCE:


1-year dental experience recommended



COMPETENCIES:


To perform the job satisfactorily, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:



Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
Oral Communications – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; respects diversity
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

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