DENTAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Description
SUMMARY :
The Dental Office Assistant supports the dentist in the clinical care of patients. Responsibilities include but not limited to preparing exam rooms, preparing instruments and materials and monitoring and updating charts.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Checks in patients and notifies providers that patient is present.
- Maintains dental laboratory, process instruments, and monitor lab cases (check-in of lab cases, pouring impressions where indicated, storing cases, sending out lab cases, completing lab log sheets, etc.)
- Follows weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for all sterilization and radiograph developing equipment.
- Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
- Records patient appointment data daily i.e. no shows, cancellations, emergencies, payment source Medicaid self-pay, etc.
- Takes and process radiographs as directed by the dentist / hygienist.
- Place treatment plans, periodontal charts, informed consent forms, referral forms, and contracts for complex treatment into the dental subdivision of the comprehensive medical records.
Qualifications
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting preferred, family practice setting a plus.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills
- Demonstrated communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated competence in 4-handed dentistry.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Dental Assistant Certification
The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.
Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.
Health Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
Time-Off
Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.
Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan
Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.
Life Insurance
An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Short & Long-Term Disability
Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement
Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs
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