Dental Assistant
$15.00 – $18.00 • hourly
Hudec Dental
Job Description
Job Title: Dental Assistant
Pay: $15-17+
Basic Function:
The primary function of the Dental Assistant is to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments/materials; passing instruments/materials and assisting with Doctor’s instructions related to patient care goals of Hudec Dental Associates at all locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following is a list of responsibilities associated with the Dental Assistant but is not exhaustive nor a complete, comprehensive list of the duties required and expected of the Dental Assistant; additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Clinical/Patient Care
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
- Follow properly issued instructions/directions regarding patient flow and manage the flow of patients to schedule/maximize the doctor’s time if applicable.
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, introducing one’s self, comforting, seating, and draping patient. This includes ensuring patients are greeted with a handshake and shown appreciation during entire visit.
- Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions, requests.
- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials in preparation for the doctor.
- Provides diagnostic information by taking and developing radiographic images; using intra-oral cameras for 100% of new patients; pouring model casts.
- Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions; prints prescribed prescriptions
- Communicates to patients about current office promotions and programs; i.e. Share a Smile, InDent, Care Credit
- Documents and charges out dental care services by charting in patients’ records in dental software
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Prepare laboratory prescriptions in LabNet software.
Safety Focus/Equipment Maintenance/Supplies
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols including safe and clean working environments.
- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Informs Clinical Coordinator of dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
- Informs Clinical Coordinator or Manager of dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
- Performs work in a safe manner at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others
Communication/Teamwork/Development
- Communicates changes to co-workers and dentist(s) and assists others when possible
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications
- Complies with policies and procedures of Hudec Dental Associates; i.e. timekeeping, dress code, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
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