Dental Assistant - Growth Opportunities - Pearly Whites in the heights - Dearborn Heights, MI

Reports to: Office Manager
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 room
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 always attended
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 charges
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 flow
Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization 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 monitor all dental laboratory cases
Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Records Management

Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
Accurately file patient information
Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointments
Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
Assist in the administration of the recall system

Inventory Management

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
Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience

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: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) 2% match
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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