Dental Assistant

Clear Choice•Bellevue, WA

11d•$28 - $32

About The Position

The Dental Assistant works under a dentist’s supervision to perform prosthodontic exams used in implant treatment planning and works closely with Patient Education Consultants to support high-quality patient care. The role includes patient care, office, and laboratory duties, chair-side assistance, obtaining and processing dental records, and educating patients about treatment plans and instructions. Duties may also include functions such as removing sutures, processing x-rays, and taking oral impressions used to fit crowns.

Requirements

Dental hygiene experience.
Must be reliable, work well with others in a fast-paced environment, and have good manual dexterity.
Must have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Nice To Haves

Dental implant experience is desired.
Previous hygienist experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Support and assist Patient Education Consultants in patient treatment acceptance.
Collaborate with doctors and clinical staff to support patient adherence to treatment plans, medical clearances, interventions, treatment goals, and self-management goals.
Perform patient care, office, and laboratory duties, including chair-side assistance during dental examinations and treatment.
Prepare materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x-rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist.
Support dental and surgical assistants with tasks such as cleaning trays and setting up and cleaning rooms.
Help patients feel comfortable, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records.
Review prosthodontic evaluation paperwork, consent forms, and medical history with patients.
Complete needs assessments of high-risk patients.
Manage medical clearances and follow up with patients whose treatment may be delayed.
Coordinate with the front office, Prosthodontist, and Oral Surgeon regarding patient health and needs, lab prescriptions, and treatment plan finalization.
Review and clarify medications with patients and their medical doctors, and address other health-history concerns.
Communicate with patients and families about treatment.
Participate in marketing efforts for the Center to increase patient lead generation, as needed.
Obtain dental records, including impressions, x-rays, intraoral and extraoral pictures, bite registrations, and face bows as instructed by the dentist.
Obtain medical records and health information, including conditions, medications, and allergies.
Educate patients on treatment plans, treatment phases, consent forms, and pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
Correspond with doctors and physicians to obtain patient medical clearances as needed.
Assist with other patient appointments as instructed by the dentist.
Perform other duties as assigned.