DENTAL ASSISTANT II, BACK OFFICE

COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC • Cutler Bay, FL

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About The Position

The Dental Assistant functions as a member of the dental team responsible for working directly with the dentist. Duties cover both clinical and administrative requirements of the department.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Dental Assistant training by a certified program and one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Certificate of expanded functions required.
• Certificate of Dental Assistant training or Certificate of Dental Radio-graph (with on the job training).
• Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Basic knowledge of dental anatomy, materials, instruments, equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of oral health care through standard procedures and fore-handed techniques.
• Completing various procedures in patient preparation.
• Exposing radio-graphic dental films using paralleling and bisecting the angle techniques.
• Processing of radio-graphic films.
• Maintaining equipment.
• Obtains, records, and files patient information.
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining aseptic environment in all areas of patient care.
• Giving out dental appointments and patient information.
• Procuring electronic health information, process patient data, maintain unit records/logs, patient referral and other clerical duties as required.
• Coordinate unit function with administrative and clinical unit staff.
• Informs provider of patient status and unit activities.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.
• Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist with patient intake, registration and billing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees