Dental Assistant Premier Smiles

PLC - 3.0

Hamtramck, MI Job Details Full-time $18 - $22 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Biological safety protocols Patient comfort Biomedical waste Health insurance claim processing Suture removal Electronic health records (EHR) management Preparing dental treatment areas Pre-examination patient preparation Dental receptionist Professional ethics Fluoride treatment Dental insurance HIPAA Patient safety measures implementation Greeting dental patients Assisting medical staff Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Preparing medical treatment area Patient history taking Disinfection procedures Dental x-ray Medical record retrieval Dental impressions Health information regulatory compliance Dental equipment Four handed dentistry Surgical suction device handling Filing patient billing claims Biohazard disposal procedures Full Job Description Assist the dentist during procedures (four-handed dentistry) Prepare treatment rooms and instruments Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment Take and process dental X-rays (if certified) Prepare dental materials (impressions, fillings, cements) Suction and retract tissues during procedures Apply topical anesthetics and fluoride (where allowed) Greet and prepare patients for treatment Explain procedures and post-operative instructions Educate patients on oral hygiene Ensure patient comfort and safety Update and review medical/dental histories Follow OSHA and CDC infection-control guidelines Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment Proper disposal of biohazard and sharps waste Use PPE correctly Schedule appointments Manage patient records (paper or EHR) Handle billing, insurance forms, and payments Order and manage dental supplies Answer phones and coordinate patient flow Take impressions and bite registrations Pour and trim dental models Prepare temporary crowns (if allowed) Send and receive cases from dental labs 6. Legal & Ethical Responsibilities Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA) Work within the scope allowed by state law Report equipment issues or patient safety concerns