What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cosmetic Dental Assistant position at Apa Aesthetic?
Administration:
· 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