Description
Performs routine clerical duties and is responsible for cash collection, appointment scheduling, registration/financial data and integrity of billing including charge documents. Provides excellent customer service to patients accessing dental health services.
Requirements
Checks in patients and notifies providers that patient is present.
Maintains dental laboratory, process instruments, and monitor lab cases (check-in of lab cases, pouring impressions where indicated, storing cases, sending out lab cases, completing lab log sheets, etc.)
Follows weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for all sterilization and radiograph developing equipment.
Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
Records patient appointment data daily i.e. no shows, cancellations, emergencies, payment source Medicaid self-pay, etc.
Takes and process radiographs as directed by the dentist/ hygienist.
Place treatment plans, periodontal charts, informed consent forms, referral forms, and contracts for complex treatment into the dental subdivision of the comprehensive medical records.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting preferred, family practice setting a plus.
Demonstrated basic computer skills.
Demonstrated communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated competence in 4-handed dentistry.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Dental Assistant Certification required.