Dental Assistant-Largo ( BI-LINGUAL PREFERRED )

Coast Dental•Largo, FL

About The Position

Assist 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, treatment-plan and financial-option communication, operatory readiness, equipment maintenance, infection control, and office operations. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality, following applicable safety and infection-control rules, and participating in team meetings and continuing education.

Requirements

Active Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification.
For work in Florida, a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate obtained before 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 allowed by state guidelines and limitations.
Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
An Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography Certification must be obtained upon hire or within 90 days after hire.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of dental experience is preferred.
Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with clinical procedures and treatments, while understanding which duties and functions may be delegated to a dental assistant.
Learn and follow the company’s administrative procedures, OSHA laws, and safety guidelines; maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Follow state and federal infection-control standards, including using protective barriers, disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas, and properly disposing of contaminated or biohazardous materials.
Review and complete required documentation, including current medical history, medical alerts, and signed consent forms.
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 confirmation calls.
Provide dental health education and information to patients and present treatment plans and proposed continuing treatment professionally and confidentially.
Explain insurance benefits and financial options to patients in nonclinical terms.
Keep operatories equipped and stocked, and reorder inventory when necessary.
Follow equipment protocols, including cleaning evacuation systems, lubricating and maintaining dental hand pieces, cleaning and maintaining radiograph processors, monitoring and cleaning equipment, and cleaning dental lab plaster traps.
Notify the Office Manager of equipment failures or general safety concerns.
Assist with laboratory duties as necessary.
Recognize signs of dental emergencies and ensure appropriate, timely response and notification to patients, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Meet production standards and maintain a system for patient follow-up and re-care.
Maintain a professional working environment with the office team; attend morning huddles and regular office meetings.
Follow company uniform and personal hygiene standards.
Attend continuing education and training seminars as scheduled.
Follow HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.