Dental Assistant-Bilingual (Spanish)

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• Welcomes patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.
• Reviews patient health histories and documents all medications, medical conditions and alerts the Dentist to any

abnormalities.

compliance requirements and to keep the Dentist on schedule with daily patient care.

arrive.

Clinical Support

Dentists' signoff (2) preparing accurate, complete, and professional treatment plans for procedures.

dental assistant.

to ensure appropriate follow-up patient scheduling.

exceptional patient experience visits.

Inventory Management

Compliance

paper versions.

compliance with OSHA.

testing, as designated.

Competency

Monthly Dental Assistant Goals

medical history, program area, chaperone, tooth chart etc.

goal of 80% or greater is met consistently.

workflows.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

dental assistant Program.

insurance regulations, dental procedures, scheduling, sterilization, dental terminology and

triaging helpful.

tact, when dealing with insurance companies, patients, and other health care facilities. Must be

willing and able to assume the responsibilities delegated by the Dental Director and / or Dental

Manager, to provide efficient and effective coordination of care. Must be willing to adapt to

changing situations, schedules, and circumstances. Requires effective communication,

organization, and multitasking skills.

ideals.