Dental Assistant - Jacksonville( 1 SATURDAY A MONTH)
Company: Coast Dental and Orthodontics
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Purpose
Assist dentist in providing dental treatment, care and education to
patients. Must possess strong knowledge and skill of clinical
needs, and working knowledge of back office dental procedures and
dental administrative functions. Must have Expanded Duties
Certificate and/or Radiography Certification upon hire or within
ninety (90) days after hire.
Duties and Responsibilities
Awareness of delegable duties and functions allowed to be performed
by dental assistant.
Assist in clinical procedures and treatments.
Learn and comply with Coast's administrative procedures.
Learn and comply with OSHA laws and safety guidelines.
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Learn and comply with state and Federal infection control standards
in the dental office and operatories, including but not limited to:
wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear;
disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas; and
disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous
waste/materials.
Insure review and completion of documentation, including but not
limited to: 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.
Welcome and escort patient in reception to and from the treatment
areas. Schedule appointments and assist in appointment confirmation
calls.
Effectively provide dental education and information to insure
patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
Effectively present to patient in professional and confidential
manner dental treatment plan and proposed plan for continuing
treatments.
Understand and explain insurance benefits and financial options to
patients in nonclinical terms.
Ensure operatories are appropriately equipped and stocked with
inventory and re-order when necessary.
Maintain equipment protocols, including but not limited to: clean
evacuation system, lubricate and maintain dental hand pieces, clean
and maintain radiograph processors, monitor and clean equipment,
clean dental lab plaster traps and maintain clean office
environment.
Notify Office Manager of equipment failure or general safety
concerns.
Assist with laboratory duties as necessary.
Recognize signs of a dental emergency, and insure proper and timely
response and notification to patient, staff, and emergency medical
personnel when necessary.
Understand and agree to maintain production standards.
Effectively utilize and maintain a system of contact for patient
follow-up/re-care.
Maintain professional working environment within office team.
Attend and participate in morning huddles and regular office
meetings.
Adhere to 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.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Retain license (Registered, CDA or EFDA) and demonstrate
proficiency to perform expanded dental assistant functions
according to state guidelines and limitations.
Qualifications
Active Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
certification.
Or if assisting in Florida, a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
license or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate obtained
prior to May 2009, according to state guidelines and
limitations.
Radiography licensure.
Minimum of one-year dental experience preferred.
Excellent customer services skills and verbal communication
skills.
Ability to work in high volume environment.%818391%
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