Dental Assistant
Location: Charlotte North Carolina
Description: Dental One Partners & Affiliates is at present looking to employ Dental Assistant right now, this career will be placed in North Carolina. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Position: Dental Assistant
Reports to: Office Leader
Matrix reports to: Doctor
Direct reports: None
FLSA status: No! n exempt
Purpose: The Dental Assistant's (DA) primary responsibilities are to provide the patient with quality care and to provide the doctor with quality assistance on patient procedures. The DA has direct responsibility for patient's excellent experience and the patient retention while in the chair.
Essential Functions:
Provide outstanding customer service for the patient; make the patient the #1 priority; excellent chair side manner.
Assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to
o take directions from doctor
o anticipate doctor's needs
o performing patient oral evaluations
o take, develop and mount accurate and high quality x-rays
o various laboratory duties including provisionals
Practice Servant Leadership; lead by example; exercise good team work; have mutual respect for team; partner with team to create an exceptional experience for patient.
Perform efficien! t and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule a! nd patient flow; create "no patient wait time"; maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times.
Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Follow OSHA and company safety policies and procedures
Promote and market the company's services, retail products and doctors to patients as well as educate patients and address their questions and/or concerns
Partner with doctors, hygienists, Office Leaders and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization
Knowledge and understanding of dental terminology sufficient to perform job successfully
Verify patient health history (basic health review, medications, understanding impact with dentistry) and document app! ropriately in patient's chart.
Accountability for successful performance of all job functions
Complete checklists as assigned.
Non Essential Functions:
Clean and prepare operatory per company procedures prior to patient appointment
Sterilize equipment and operatories per OSHA guidelines
Assist staff in scheduling patients' follow up visits
Follow up with labs to ensure quality and timely products
Track incoming and outgoing lab cases with staff
Assist hygienist(s) when requested
Monitor level of dental supplies and order as assigned by Office Leader using approved formulary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Education/Certification:
o Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
o Current radiography certification required
o Dental Assistant certification as required by state; ability to become certified
o Experience in a professional environment wit! h direct patient contact preferred
o Current certification in cardi! opulmonary resuscitation preferred
o Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred (if required by state practice act)
o Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training as required by law
Skills/Abilities:
o Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
o Excellent customer service skills
o Professionalism in all aspects of job
o Good grooming and professional image
o Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Strong organizational and anticipation skills
o Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
o Good manual dexterity
o Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs as required
Work environment/Conditions:
Overtime required to perform job functions as approved by Office Leader
Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
Safet! y procedures and personal protective equipment required including protection to minimize the risks from X-rays and blood borne pathogens
Potential long hours standing on feet
Required Skills
Required Experience
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Dental One Partners & Affiliates.
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This career starts available on: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:02:03 GMT