What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant/Ayudante de dentista position at Advanced Dental Specialties?
Responsibilities:
-MUST SPEAK SPANISH
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Perform medical coding and billing for dental services
- Conduct patient assessments and record medical histories
- Maintain aseptic technique and infection control protocols
- Manage patient records using electronic health record systems
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
Skills:
- Proficiency in medical imaging techniques for dental x-rays
- Knowledge of medical coding and billing procedures in a dental setting
- Ability to perform patient assessments and record accurate medical histories
- Familiarity with aseptic technique and infection control protocols in a dental office
- Experience working with electronic health record systems (Epic, Dentrix)
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM technology for dental restorations
- Experience working with pediatric patients
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35
