- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Swansea, MA
Job Description
Looking for a second Dental Assistant to join our dental family! Dental license in MA required, experience preferred.
Dental Assistant
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 dentistâs needs
Turn air purifiers in operatories on in the beginning of the day and off at the end of the day
Turn on computers in the operatories on at the beginning of the day and off at the end of the day
Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
Mix dental materials
Ensure patientsâ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
Chart patients and record date, service rendered, and any charges
Escort patients from the treatment room
Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
Monitor patient flow/schedule changes
Proper 4 handed dentistry, retraction, and drying mirror when assisting dentist with patients
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
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
Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
Assist in the administration of the recall system
Inventory Management
Monitor inventory and provide a list of needed supplies to be ordered
Ensure the 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, checking bathrooms are well stocked and clean, etc.)
Be an active participant in team meetings
Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office
Personal Requirements
Education Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience
Compliance with state dental practice requirements
Dental Assisting license in MA
Computer skills
Following proper CE protocol to maintain license
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
Team player
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 29 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
License/Certification:
dental assisting license in Massachusetts (Required)
Work Location: In person
