What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant/Front Office position at Broken Bow Dentistry?
Broken Bow Dentistry is looking for a detail oriented, self-motivated, team player to join our growing dental practice as a dental assistant / front desk floater. Our assistants work side by side with the dental hygienists and dentists to provide high quality dental care for our patients. This position demands a high-energy level and a positive attitude. The hygiene assistant must be confident, quick-thinking, organized and prepared yet flexible, a good communicator, can give and take direction. Additionally, the hygiene assistant must have great social skills, be a good conversationalist, and love helping people.
- Awareness of delegable duties and functions allowed to be performed by hygiene assistant.
- Assist hygienists in clinical procedures and treatments, including taking radiographs, CBCT, flossing, polishing as needed.
- Chairside assisting with the doctor as needed .
- Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Learn and comply with Oklahoma State and Federal infection control standards in the dental office and operatories, including but not limited to : wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear; disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste / materials.
- Ensure review and completion of documentation, including but not limited to : accurate and current medical history, medical alerts, vitals and signed Consent forms.
- Document / chart all dental / hygiene procedures performed during each patient visit according to dentist’s and / or hygienist’s instructions and legal requirements.
- Welcome and escort patients in reception to and from the treatment areas. Schedule appointments and assist in appointment confirmation calls.
- Effectively provide dental education and information to insure patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
- Effectively present to patient in professional and confidential manner dental treatment plan and proposed plan for continuing treatments.
- Understand and explain insurance benefits and financial options to patients in nonclinical terms.
Dental assistant license with the Oklahoma State Dental Board required
Expanded duties : radiology, coronal polish preferred
Front desk responsibilities include :
Any other duties assigned by the owner / doctor as needed.
Skills : General Practice
Benefits : Dental
Compensation :
Salary : $16 - $18