Dental Assistant II (Experienced)

JCHCC DBA Inclusivcare•Marrero, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the Dentist(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. Responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Graduate of an ADA accredited dental assisting program or dental assisting experience preferred
Coursework in dental instruments and procedures
Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., x-ray requirements, OSHA training, etc.)
Legible handwriting for notations in patient charts
Computer skills desired
Commitment to continuing education for career development
Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written documents fluently.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Candidate must be a Certified Dental Assistant
Current CPR certification
All candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and screening as part of pre-employment.

Responsibilities

Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
Escort patients to treatment room
Seat patients and have proper set up for procedures
Show care and concern and help patients feel comfortable
Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs at all times
Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
Mix dental materials
Ensure all patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
Chart all patients and record date, service rendered and any changes
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 Patient Support Specialist if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
Check to ensure that dental units are ready, stocked and clean at all times
Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
Disinfect treatment rooms according the OSHA regulations
Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
Organize trays, instruments and treatment room drawers at all times
Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
Send out promptly and monitor all dental laboratory cases
Implement a preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with legal requirements, including HIPAA privacy and security regulations, if applicable
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
Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times
Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving dismissed patient records, etc.)
Be an active participant in staff meetings
Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office