Dental Assistant II

Description A Brief Overview

The Dental Assistant works on behalf of the patient and the dentist, helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery.

What You Will Do

• Understand and manage the daily clinical schedule to ensure on-time appointments and the maintenance of production goals
• Manage clinical patient flow to ensure the most efficient and effective care for every patient
• Ensure that the appropriate clinical practice guidelines are consistently followed
• Carefully sterilize and disinfect all instruments and equipment
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and tray setups for dental procedures
• Greet and prepare patients for treatment; employ high-level customer service skills
• Effectively and safely capture intra- and extra-oral dental radiographs and photos
• Proactively assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures, utilizing 4-handed assisting techniques
• Deliver preventive patient care (coronal polishing, sealants) as directed by the Dentist(s)
• Understand the scope of the treatment for each appointment, and prepare appropriately for all daily procedures
• Conduct work in compliance with organizational policies and procedures, safety, and regulatory guidelines
• Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
• Accurately record treatment information, both completed and proposed, in patient files, in accordance with clinical record keeping standards
• Maintain an organized and efficient clinical work-space; ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are at the ready in case of unexpected need
• Participate in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service
• Provide patient education and educational materials
• Monitor patients under nitrous oxide / oxygen analgesia
• Maintain the proper level of clinical product / material stock in accordance with established office standards
• Maintain an appropriate office environment

Additional Responsibilities

Qualifications Education

Work Experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

Travel Requirements