What are the responsibilities and job description for the DENTAL ASSISTANT position at CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC?
PURPOSE: To maintain efficiency of the dental department through proper patient flow and business transactions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Schedules and coordinates patient appointments when necessary.
To maintain efficiency of the dental department through proper patient flow and business transactions.
Works with office staff when necessary, to assure that transportation arrangements are made for patients needing them.
Obtains medical records of patients when requested by practitioners.
Maintains dental lab bills and packs and mails dental lab work.
Answers patients' questions concerning the dental department and instructs them on use of services.
Accompanies patient from waiting area to operatory, seats patients, and prepares patient as necessary for arrival of dentist.
Arranges dental instruments and supplies at chairside appropriately for the procedures to be performed.
Assists dentists at chairside during treatment and examination procedures, using 4-handed dentistry.
Receives Nomad operator certificate if necessary.
Needs a valid radiation certification accepted by the Virginia Dental Association.
Records on dental charts verbal observations of the dentist during examinations using correct terminology with strict attention to accuracy.
Determines vital signs of patients, assists in obtaining a medical history, and delivers post-operative instructions.
Keeps the operatories stocked with disposable supplies and in good order.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Performs dental laboratory work as directed, including fabricating and trimming models and fabricating custom impression trays.
Maintains and updates patient waiting list.
Coordinates referrals.
Insures that laboratory work has been received for appointed patients before their appointment time.
Requisitions supplies as needed.
Supports a team-based approach to patient-centered medical care.
Attends work as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Dental Radiation Safety Certification required.
Registered as a Dental Assistant as required by the Virginia Board of Dentistry, preferred.
Experience as a dental assistant desirable.
CPR Certification, preferred.
