What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Dental Office?
Dental Assistant - General
Washington, DC
Pay From: $25 per hour
MUST:
Experienced Dental Assistant
1 plus year of Dental Assistant experience
Must have a current DC Dental Assistant Registration Level II
Must have an active CPR
Must have experience working with EMR and Microsoft Office suite
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
DUTIES:
Dental Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Responsible for providing patient care and assistance to the Doctor with patient procedures
Perform and help the Doctor with direct patient care including sealants, impressions, seating, appliances, etc.
Takes impressions
Takes diagnostic x-rays and displays the x-rays according to the type of procedure
Accurately charts and documents all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment set forth by the Company guidelines
Reviews the patients chart, medical history, treatment plan and consent forms prior to treatment, and identifies any potential concerns for the Doctor to consider
Monitors the patient at all times while he or she is on nitrous oxide
Reviews and understands the patients insurance eligibility
Prepares the patient prior to beginning treatment (all necessary cassettes, hand pieces, materials, and instruments should be ready and available for the Doctor)
Adapts to each individual and provides excellent chair side manner is a must
Maintains patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Additional duties will be assigned
Salary : $25
