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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