Job Description
Job DescriptionAdministration:· General clinic administrative work and maintenance · Completing Lab paperwork under the dentist direction · Update and maintain client’s dental records· Take and process X-rays and scans of patients· Review schedules and anticipate dentist needs in advance· Provide well written accurate treatment plans to Patient Coordinator Responsibilities:· Attend morning meetings prepared to review your patients for the day: Pull history, what was done last appointment, What is being done the day of appointment. · Ensure that all proper work has been complete prior to appointment – if not alert the front desk · Turn on compressors and gas.· Make sure all chairs are down and TV’s and headphones are working· Prior to patient appointment, review patient records to be properly prepared - Review if new x rays, scans or preliminary impressions are needed. - Review if numbing will be necessary and if so prepare appropriate doctor · Select and set up needed instruments, equipment and material · Welcome patients by greeting them in the reception area by name · Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort · Assist dentist through 4-handed dentistry · Take all necessary records for appropriate procedure – review company check list to ensure all work is complete · Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions · Keep the dental room clean and well stocked to include while patient is in the chair room should be kept clean · Properly send off patients by walking them to front desk staff · Sterilize instruments according to regulations · Undertake lab tasks as instructed, ensuring that prescriptions are fully executed Skills:· Proven experience as a cosmetic dental assistant, 5+ years experience preferred · Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods · Understanding of health & safety regulations · Excellent communication and people skills · Attention to detail · Well-organized and reliable