Job Description
Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Dental assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental professionals in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth, and gums. Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers, customers, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions, and addressing others by name, actions, words, and deeds. Must support the policies and goals of PDS?, and thus participate in the growth and future of the company.
The Registered Dental Assistant is responsible for:
1. In accordance with those set forth as per the applicable state's Dental Auxiliaries.
2. Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by striving to keep our patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual concerns, and promoting the good qualities of your doctor.
3. Maintain a clean, sterile and cheerful environment where our patients feel comfortable, prepare them for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality dental treatment.
4. Obtain dental history and/or records from patient (review patient health history & care slips). Ensure that the health history is updated for all returning patients.
5. Escort patients to/from the front desk, and introduce them to the exit clerk.
6. Prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed.
7. Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate.
8. Hand instruments and materials to dentists, and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
9. Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
10. Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
11. Record patient charting and all doctor notes on treatment record. Ensure the doctor signs treatment record, consents, and health history.
12. Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations.
13. Clean each operatory in accordance with the American Dental Association guidelines.
14. Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policy.
15. Maintains strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
16. Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION:
REQUIRED: Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED); specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure or registration requirements.
DESIRABLE: Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:
As mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, x-ray exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc).
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as business periodicals, professionals journals, technical procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations. Ability to communicate effectively and present information, both verbally and in writing, to patients and co-workers.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals and percentages. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages
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