Dental Assistant
About The Position
Provides clinical and staff support for a full-range dental services operation. Assists with dental and radiography procedures; prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies according to established protocols, procedures, policies, and standards; and supports day-to-day patient administration, records management, and office activities. The role provides chairside assistance to dentists and dental hygienists, prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment, monitors equipment, develops and processes radiographs, maintains supplies and records, and supports patient scheduling and administration. Employees can earn up to $520 on the quarterly bonus. The stated pay range is $18.00–$23.50, depending on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Dental Assistant program from an accredited institution.
- Current knowledge of and ability to follow a full range of dental clinical procedures and protocols.
- Ability to work as a team member in a clinical environment.
- Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
- Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
- Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines for dental outpatient services.
- Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental equipment according to prescribed procedures and standards.
- Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
- Ability to develop and process dental radiographs.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Knowledge of sterile procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance to dentists and/or dental hygienists during operative, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, prosthetic, and/or oral surgical procedures.
- Prepare, sterilize, organize, and set up dental equipment; ensure instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to clinic guidelines and standards.
- Monitor and maintain dental equipment, including compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, and light curing units, following manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Develop and process dental radiographs according to provider orders and assist with monitoring and maintaining radiation safety procedures and protocols.
- Follow and maintain applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and standards for dental clinical services.
- Assist with ordering and maintaining inventories of dental clinic supplies.
- Process dental clinic patients, schedule appointments, perform telephone triage, conduct patient interviews, and obtain prior approvals from third-party payors.
- Maintain dental laboratory slips and create and maintain dental records according to established protocols and procedures.
- Complete other job-related duties as assigned.
- Complete required safety training, participate in emergency response tasks and safety committees or teams as requested, follow safety instructions, report or correct hazards, and provide safety feedback.
- Follow accurate documentation and billing practices, participate in compliance training, and identify and report potential compliance concerns.
- Participate as an active and willing member of the Patient Centered Medical Home team.
- Read and understand operational, safety, and environmental procedures and policies pertaining to the job.
Benefits
- Quarterly bonus of up to $520
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
