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Description: The Dental Assistant is responsible for the clinic and patient readiness including scheduling and organizing clinic maintenance. Responsible for chair-side assisting and performs variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Typical Duties: Obtains and records patients’ vital signs, weight and Collects specific observational data to the assigned Dentist, and prepares patients for dental/denture treatment.
If working in the Oral Surgery Clinic, provides patients with post-procedure discharge instructions and schedules follow-up appointments as needed. Prepares operatories according to OSHA and TJC regulations. Performs and develops dental x-rays and performs routine QA on the x-ray processor.
If working in the Oral Surgery Clinic, performs ordered images as indicated by Oral Surgeon and performs routine QA on the i-CAT processor. Maintains operatory inventory levels and maintains cleanliness; performs mandatory assigned opening and closing specified clinic daily duties. Monitors and evaluates programs and services in adherence to the CHC standards, OSHA standards, TJC, local ordinances, and state and federal laws applicable to assigned clinic.
Interacts with internal and external customers with courtesy and respect expressing compassion and concern and projects a desire to be of service. Utilizes proper body mechanics when assisting transfer/transport of patients to and from dental chairs. If working for CH Dental services, assists with coverage at other Dental Centers as needed.
Answers telephone, receives and relays messages, and schedules patient referrals as appropriate. If working for CH dental services, confirms next day patient appointments by telephone and notes responses on the daily schedule printout. May assist with non-Dental Assistant activities such as filing and other clerical tasks to assure a smooth flow of clinic activities.
Maintains and continues professional growth and skill development by attending and participating in workshops, seminars, and/or other continuing education programs; provides a copy of certificate of attendance for verification. Performs other related job duties as assigned.
About the role
Description: The Dental Assistant is responsible for the clinic and patient readiness including scheduling and organizing clinic maintenance. Responsible for chair-side assisting and performs variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.