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Senior Cosmetic Dental Assistant
Senior Cosmetic Dental AssistantApa Aesthetic • Miami, FL, US
Senior Cosmetic Dental Assistant

Senior Cosmetic Dental Assistant

Apa Aesthetic • Miami, FL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Administration :

  • General clinic administrative work and maintenance
  • Completing Lab paperwork under the dentist direction
  • Update and maintain client’s dental records
  • Take and process X-rays and scans of patients
  • Review schedules and anticipate dentist needs in advance
  • Provide well written accurate treatment plans to Patient Coordinator

Responsibilities :

  • Attend morning meetings prepared to review your patients for the day : Pull history, what was done last appointment, What is being done the day of appointment.
  • Ensure that all proper work has been complete prior to appointment – if not alert the front desk
  • Turn on compressors and gas.
  • Make sure all chairs are down and TV’s and headphones are working
  • Prior to patient appointment, review patient records to be properly prepared - Review if new x rays, scans or preliminary impressions are needed. - Review if numbing will be necessary and if so prepare appropriate doctor
  • Select and set up needed instruments, equipment and material
  • Welcome patients by greeting them in the reception area by name
  • Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort
  • Assist dentist through 4-handed dentistry
  • Take all necessary records for appropriate procedure – review company check list to ensure all work is complete
  • Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well stocked to include while patient is in the chair room should be kept clean
  • Properly send off patients by walking them to front desk staff
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed, ensuring that prescriptions are fully executed
  • Skills :

  • Proven experience as a cosmetic dental assistant, 5+ years experience preferred
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
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