Certified Dental Assistant Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant will provideboth clinical and administrative support in a dental office underthe supervision of a Dentist, to prepare equipment that will beused in dentistry procedures and to ready patients for dentalprocess.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Included but notlimited to the following).Preparation of the treatment/clinicalareaCleans and Sterilizes instruments and handpiecesPassesinstruments to the dentist or hygienist (Single- or Two-handedtechnique)Proper use of High-Volume Evacuator with the OralCavityPreparation of Restorative MaterialsPerforms simplelaboratory procedures such as the pouring and trimming of studymodelsMaintains supplies and equipment (stocks and replenishessupplies)Monitors inventoryAssesses emergency situations, aware ofemergency protocols, knowledge of First Aid, CPRAssists in maintainemergency drug kitsAbility to interpret Material Safety DataSheetsConducts spore/biological indicator testsRecords data onpatients record or chart as directed DDSPatient and communityeducation on oral health (extra-oral)Instructs in the care andmaintenance of pre-fitted appliancesExposes, processes, and mountradiographs as specified by HARPObtains Vital SignsMechanicalpolishing of coronal portion of the teethTaking of preliminaryimpressions of teeth for study modelsTopical application ofanti-cariogenic agentsOral hygiene instruction with an intra-oralcomponentDietary counseling relative to dentistryApplication ofmaterials topically to prepare the surface of the surface of theteeth for pit and fissure sealantsApplication of pit and fissuresealantsApplication of topical anestheticsApplication ofdesensitizing agentsWhitening of the coronal portion of the teethusing materials generally available to the public withoutprescriptionPolishing restorations

OralirrigationRequirements:

Patient reception and dismissalAppointmentbook control and maintain recall systemBlocks out times forreserved emergency and new appointmentsMaintains and controlbusiness areaHandles all incoming call promptly andefficientlyPatient follow-up treatment callsPublicrelationsBookkeepingManages receivables and payablesPrepares andbalance bank deposits on daily basisMaintains financialrecordsIncoming mail, invoices, packing slips and statements(forward to appropriate person for verification and/orpayment)Maintains file systemOrders and receive suppliesPerformsrequired part of consultationReviews medical history and explainsoffice policies and proceduresMakes a definite financial agreementwith each patient/guardian in accordance with the financialpolicies of the office. Prepares financial agreement for eachpatient.

Monitors patient progress through each treatmentHelps toco-ordinate practice building and public relations efforts withpatients, parents and referring professionalsPrints and proofreadspatients correspondenceKeeps treatment acceptance rates withinpractice goalsEnsures follow-up of will-advise and mail-inreferrals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A

graduate from a CODA-accrediteddental assisting program and at least two years of experienceworking as a chairside dental assistant. Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills and strong interpersonalskills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Clinical Setting.by Jobble