Oral Surgery Dental Assistant- ( Brandon-Tuesdays/ Wesley Chapel -Wednesdays)

COAST DENTAL • FL

103d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant will assist the oral surgeon in providing oral surgery dental treatment, care, and education to patients. The role requires knowledge and skill in clinical procedures, processes, and dental administrative functions.

Requirements

• 2 - 5 years dental assisting experience preferred with a focus on oral surgery.
• Active Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification.
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate obtained prior to May 2009, according to state guidelines and limitations.
• Radiography licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent customer service skills and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand information.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one with patients.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out details written or verbally instructed.
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software; EagleSoft experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and escort patients from the reception area to and from the treatment areas.
• Schedule appointments and assist in appointment confirmation calls.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Recognize signs of a dental emergency and ensure proper and timely response and notification to patients, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Monitor patients while the dentist administers deep sedation or general anesthesia.
• Assist the oral surgeon with oral surgery treatment in accordance with the delegable duties allowable by state.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Learn and comply with state and Federal OSHA laws, infection control, safety standards in the dental office and operatory.
• Ensure review and completion of documentation, including accurate and current medical history, medical alerts, and signed consent forms.
• Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit according to dentist's instructions and legal requirements.
• Effectively provide dental education and information to ensure patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
• Effectively present to patients the dental treatment plan and proposed plan for continuing treatments in a professional and confidential manner.
• Communicate with patients all treatment to be rendered and financial obligations prior to starting procedures to avoid patient conflict.
• Understand and explain insurance benefits and financial options to patients in non-clinical terms.
• Ensure treatment rooms are appropriately equipped and stocked with inventory and reorder when necessary.
• Notify the Office Manager of equipment trouble/need for a trouble ticket or general safety concerns.
• Maintain production standards.
• Effectively utilize and maintain a system of contact for patient follow-up/re-care.
• Maintain a professional working environment within the office team.
• Attend and participate in morning huddles, chart reviews, and regular office meetings.
• Adhere to OSHA compliant uniform attire and basic personal hygiene standards per company policy.
• Attend continuing education and training seminars as scheduled.
• Understand and abide by HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
• Follow policies listed in the employee manual to ensure consistent standards.
• Maintain a constant line of communication with the Office Manager to establish monetary goals and insurance concerns.
• Assist in the office cleaning, trash disposal, and trouble ticket submission to correct any office maintenance issues.
• Requires frequent travel to a variety of practices on a rotating schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees