Dental Assistant - Sprayberry( Monday through Thursday)

Coast Dental•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in providing dental treatment, care, and education to patients. The role requires strong knowledge of clinical needs and working knowledge of back-office dental procedures and dental administrative functions. An Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography Certification must be held upon hire or obtained within 90 days after hire. The Dental Assistant supports clinical procedures, patient education and follow-up, appointment scheduling, documentation, infection control, equipment maintenance, and office operations. The role also requires compliance with company procedures, OSHA and infection-control standards, HIPAA, state guidelines, and applicable legal requirements. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

Active Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification.
For assistants working in Florida: a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license or a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate obtained prior to May 2009, in accordance with state guidelines and limitations.
Radiography licensure.
Retain a Registered, CDA, or EFDA license and demonstrate proficiency in expanded dental assistant functions in accordance with state guidelines and limitations.
Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography Certification upon hire or within 90 days after hire.
Excellent customer-service skills and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of dental experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in clinical procedures and treatments, while understanding the duties and functions that may be delegated to a dental assistant.
Learn and comply with Coast’s administrative procedures, OSHA laws, safety guidelines, and state and federal infection-control standards.
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Use protective barriers; disinfect and sterilize instruments and treatment areas; and properly dispose of contaminated or biohazardous waste and materials.
Ensure that patient documentation is reviewed and completed, including current medical history, medical alerts, and signed consent forms.
Document and chart dental procedures performed during each patient visit according to the dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
Welcome and escort patients between reception and treatment areas; schedule appointments and assist with appointment-confirmation calls.
Provide dental health education and information, and professionally and confidentially present treatment plans and proposed continuing treatment.
Explain insurance benefits and financial options to patients in nonclinical terms.
Ensure operatories are equipped and stocked, and reorder inventory when necessary.
Follow equipment protocols, including cleaning evacuation systems, lubricating and maintaining dental handpieces, cleaning and maintaining radiograph processors, monitoring and cleaning equipment, and cleaning dental lab plaster traps.
Maintain a clean office environment and notify the Office Manager of equipment failures or general safety concerns.
Assist with laboratory duties as necessary.
Recognize signs of dental emergencies and ensure timely response and notification to the patient, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Understand and maintain production standards and use a system for patient follow-up and re-care.
Maintain a professional working environment within the office team.
Attend and participate in morning huddles and regular office meetings.
Follow company uniform and personal-hygiene standards.
Attend continuing-education and training seminars as scheduled.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.