Dental Assistant
Location: Middleton Wisconsin
Description: First Choice Dental is presently looking of Dental Assistant right now, this job will be placed in Wisconsin. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please read the description below. JOB PURPOSE: To enhance the daily operations of the back office by providing excellent service and communication to our patients. A dental assistant (DAS) gives the overall impression of the company as typically patients spend most of their time with DAS's; therefore it is vitally important to set the tone with a positive attitude.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING:
Prepare, sterilize, disinfect, and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
Collect and record patient health histories
Maintain patient management during dental procedures to make! sure the patient is comfortable (i.e. proper suction, using t! ools in a gentle manner).
Properly transfer instruments to the Doctor and/or second DAS.
Perform dental procedure isolation techniques; keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.
Preparation of dental materials (cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.).
Thorough charting of treatment information in the patients' dental notes from the Doctor.
Assist Doctor in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Clean and polish removable instruments.
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Instruct patients on postoperative instructions and general oral health care.
Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (i.e. tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling, etc.).
Proficient with dental software (Dentrix) for charting, treatment planning, clinical notes, etc.
EXPANDED FUNCTIONS:
Expose dental d! iagnostic x-rays and take intra-oral camera pictures (as needed).
Take impressions.
Use and maintenance of diagnodent, water laser, wand, intra-oral camera, etc.
Adaptation of temporary crowns for both posterior and interior.
Placing topical medications.
Remove excess cement from fabricated restorations and orthodontic bands.
Insert and adjust removable mouth appliances (i.e. denture, partial, flipper, bite splint, etc.).
DENTAL INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES:
Manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
Instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulation.
Disinfect dental operatory and sterilization.
DENTAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES:
Pour impressions to make models and trim models.
Fabricate mouth guards, temporary crowns, whitening trays, custom impression trays, etc. Prepare casting models and dies.
BUSINESS OFFICE PROCEDURES:
! Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
Pull patient charts and! file.
Answer the phone and take messages.
Follow all forms of HIPPA and patient privacy for confidentiality.
Greet patients and display a proper hand-off to the front office when checking out.
Make re-care calls and unscheduled treatment.
PATIENT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
Educate the patients on personal oral care instructions (post-op, temporary crowns, removable appliances, extractions, etc.).
Take part in community dental health presentations.
Help to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and oral surgery.
DENTAL ASSISTING - SPECIALTY AREAS:
Assist with endodontic procedures and oversee the care of the endo equipment (microscope, hand pieces, files, etc.)
Assist with conscious sedation and oversee the patient's blood pressure and pulse oximeter readings.
Assist with implant procedures.
Assist with orthodontic procedures.
Assist with perio procedures.
Assist with oral surgery procedures.
SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Exemplifies excellent patient service by answering their questions in a thorough manner and following up with the patient (when need be).
Foster a positive attitude at work when interacting with staff and patients and is a team player.
Practice First Choice philosophy of 3-step communication.
Perform work in an efficient manner and is timeliness of patient care.
Provide a proper handoff to the doctor.
Conducts re-care calls and helps to talk to patients about scheduling their next appointment.
Willingness to help out at other sites (on day off or when asked).
Help with keeping the doctor and schedule running on time.
Respect patient privacy by maintaining a professional tone and by not discussing personal matters with other staff in front of a patient. The focus and conversation should always b! e centered around the patient. Keep level of voice controlled in order ! to not disturb other patients.
Initiate ideas for ways the site can improve or become more efficient.
Maintain effective organizational skills and a high attention to detail.
Take the time to carefully explain information to patient's in a non-technical manner.
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
LICENS! ES/ CERTIFICATIONS:
DECISION MAKING * Prioritize duties.
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS * Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with doctors, patients, vendors, visitors, team members and the broader heath care community.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to First Choice Dental.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 06:32:07 GMT