Dental Assistant - Lake Mary

Coast Dental•Lake Mary, FL

23h

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 documentation and education, appointment scheduling and follow-up, treatment plan communication, equipment and inventory maintenance, infection control, and the general operation of the dental office. The position also requires compliance with company procedures, OSHA and infection-control requirements, HIPAA, and applicable state guidelines.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of dental experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand which duties and functions may be delegated to a dental assistant.
Assist with clinical procedures and treatments.
Learn and comply with Coast’s administrative procedures.
Learn and comply with OSHA laws and safety guidelines.
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Comply with state and federal infection-control standards, including wearing protective barriers, disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas, and properly disposing of contaminated or biohazardous materials.
Ensure patient documentation is reviewed and completed, including accurate and current medical histories, 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 education and information to support patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
Present treatment plans and proposed continuing treatment professionally and confidentially.
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 the evacuation system, 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.
Notify the Office Manager of equipment failures or general safety concerns.
Assist with laboratory duties as necessary.
Recognize signs of dental emergencies and ensure proper and timely response and notification to the patient, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Understand and maintain production standards.
Use and maintain 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 policy for uniform attire and personal hygiene.
Attend continuing education and training seminars as scheduled.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.