Job Summary
• Diagnose and provide treatment as allowed by the Dental Practice Act
Responsibilities
Patient Management
• Care
o greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
o escort and seat patients to treatment rooms
o show care and concern, and help patient’s feel comfortable
o ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave, giving instruction and demonstrating as necessary
o monitor patient flow
• Treatment
o patient screening, such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
o take diagnostic dental radiographs (x-rays) and intra-oral pictures
o administer local anesthetics, as applicable
o examine gums for disease and accurately chart periodontal findings
o remove calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth o apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
o place medicaments sub-gingivally to treat disease
o teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, e.g., tooth brushing and flossing
o counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
o take impressions of patients' teeth, then pour and trim for study casts, or patient trays for fluoride or whitening
o properly document and other activities associated with office or chart management
o perform clinical procedures as Practice Act allows
o work with dentist to optimize patient’s oral health
Supplies Management and Laboratory & Sterilization
• Keep dental units and treatment rooms ready, stocked and clean
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Keep trays, instruments and equipment organized and sterilized as applicable
Records Management
• Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including HIPAA privacy and security regulations
• Accurately chart or file patient information, including medical and dental histories, and treatment rendered
• Assist in the administration of recall system
Office Participation
• Help in other areas of the office as necessary, e.g.,
o Answering phones: New patients (thank you and referral), After-care/post-op, Confirmations, Pending treatment and Recall
o Verifying insurance
o Unpacking supplies
• Marketing
o Community-based
o Asking for referrals
o Cleaning: Bathrooms, Hallways, Operatories and Lab & Sterilization
• Be active in team meetings
• Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office
***The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Qualifications
• Education: Associate's or bachelor’s degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Experience: One to two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Compliance: with state dental practice requirements, e.g., OSHA training, required CEs, CPR (BLS) certification, etc.
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