Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

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

ccurately 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)

dapts to each individual and provides excellent chair side manner is a must

Maintains patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance

dditional duties will be assigned

Quadrant is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".