Job Description

DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!

General Dental Practice located in Ashburn, VA is seeking an ENTHUSIASTIC professional to join our team. The office is open on every Saturday and it is a must. Work hours Mon and Thurs 9am to 6:30pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 5 pm. Every Friday and Sunday are off. Last Saturday of every month is off. We are looking for someone to join our great patient-focused team, so if you like working with people and feel you have these skills, please submit resume with a reason why you would be a great fit for this position in your cover letter. FT position available.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Patient Management

o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time

o Set up treatment rooms for procedures

o Escort patients to treatment room

o Seat patients in treatment rooms

o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable

o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol

o Ensure patients are always attended

o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs

o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist

o Mix dental materials

o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave

o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges

o Escort patients from the treatment room

o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart

o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist

o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary

o Monitor patient flow

o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean

o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures

o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations

o Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations

o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized

o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display

o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases

o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment

o Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks

o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Records Management

o Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations

o Accurately file patient information

o Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointments

o Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors

o Assist in the administration of the recall system

Inventory Management

o Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed

o Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times

Office Participation

o Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)

o Be an active participant in team meetings

o Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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