What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dental Assistant position at Avalon Consulting and Training?
VISION
The Dental Assistant is the right-hand of the doctor taking care of all the needs of our patients. They create efficient delivery models, instrumentation, and sterilization so the dentist can provide the best clinical care and results. They provide a calm and warm environment for patients who are otherwise anxious and concerned about “what is going to happen next.” The clinical skills required for getting ready for anesthetic, support of restorative/cosmetic procedures, and the taking of x-rays are delivered with the best outcomes.
The Dental Assistant sets the tone for the appointment by engaging in purposeful conversations that identify patients’ motivators, concerns, and captures all pertinent information through effective charting skills. The Dental Assistant supports patients’ clinical and emotional needs by ensuring that patients want the treatment that they need. They coordinate with the front office team to ensure seamless delivery and accountability for scheduling and follow-through on financial arrangements. The number one responsibility of all employees is patient care and meeting patient needs. This guide outlines responsibilities that must be accomplished daily, weekly, and monthly. Additional responsibilities may be required, as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Relationship building skills
- Influencing skills
- Computer skills including digital radiographs and practice management software
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Ability to market the practice
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Superb verbal skills with patients and staff
- Overall understanding of the practice’s philosophy and systems
- Organized charting skills
- Excellent clinical skills, expanded duties, x-rays, etc.
- Familiarity with all the instruments necessary for each procedure and how the dentist likes to be supported
- Overall understanding of all aspects of the back office
- Disinfection and sterilization skills meeting or exceeding OSHA standards
- Motivated to stay up-to-date on medical, dental and hygiene protocols
- Keen understanding of scheduling and financial systems in order to support the processes from the operatory
- Ability to function within a team environment as a supportive and positive contributor
Job Specific
- Take digital radiographs including vertical and horizontal bitewings, periapical, full-mouth series, as well as film panoramic, bitewings, periapical or occlusals, as needed.
- Take intraoral photographs to complete records and aid in treatment planning.
- Prepare the patient for the appropriate procedures (seating, applying the topical, etc.).
- Instruct patient in tooth brushing and flossing techniques, aids and proxy, brush, perio aids, disclosing methods, electric toothbrushes and waterjets, oral rinses, anti-caries products, and nutrition.
- Support the doctor during the procedure through charting and instrumentation.
- Assist the doctor when examining the hygiene patients. Make sure the patient’s record is complete and all services for the day’s treatment are recorded.
- Maintain proper sterilization-package instruments in their correct groupings and check bur blocks for completeness and order.
- Put away instruments in rooms and keep bur blocks and other supplies stocked.
- Disinfect operatories between procedures.
- See that lab cases are checked in and are going out in a timely manner.
- Communicate with the lab to resolve any other lab issues.
- Utilize an efficient system to alert the front office that the case has arrived in the office.
- Enter detailed and accurate notes with all the pertinent discussions of treatment recommendations, options, and timeline plans noted in the computer in a joint effort with the doctor and treatment coordinator, when necessary.
- Communicate referral and medical consult information to other offices and patients, and follow-up on progress of referrals/medical consultations.
- Properly dispose of the biohazard bags in box.
- Ensure nitrous and oxygen tanks are changed when needed.
Join our team and contribute to creating a welcoming environment for our patients while advancing your career in the dental field!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 31.50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25