Location:
Smithville
Required Qualifications
*Have a current Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners Radiology Permit
*CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications
*Hold a current national DANB Certified Dental Assistant Certification or successfully completed at least one to two years of chair side dental assisting.
Description & Duties
*Assist dentist at all times during examinations and treatment of patients.
*Record and review medical and dental histories
*Ensure chart/treatment notes are recorded in patient's chart along with charges rendered.
*Stock dental operatories and prepare for exam/treatment.
*Monitor inventory and assist in ordering dental supplies as needed.
*Perform x-rays as needed for dentist.
*Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with the state and federal requirements, including the HIPPA privacy and security regulations.
*Utilize proper infection control techniques in the cleaning, sterilization, and handling of dental instruments. Conduct spore testing according to established policy, document results, and report abnormal results.
*Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases.
*Track cases and referrals to and from other dentist/doctors.
*Assist in the administration of the recall system.
*Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment.
*Participate in the quality management process and incorporate quality management activities into all aspects of clinical practice in order to meet JCAHO guidelines and other clinical quality measures.
*Help in other areas of the dental office when necessary (answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, etc.)
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