What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at First Impressions Sc?
- Prepare work area, equipment and instruments for each patient including chair turnover and proper sterilization
- Prepare the daily schedule including review of medical history, need of consents, and financial arrangements
- Greet patient, prepare them for treatment and assist in making them comfortable during procedures
- Monitor nitrous oxide and oxygen under dentist supervision.
- Assist dentist with procedures by passing instruments from the tray to the dentist and suctioning patients
- Carry out and assist with behavior management techniques as recommended by First Impressions
- Discuss Pre Op and Post Op instructions as well as full details of the procedure with guardian before, during and after the appointment
- Enter accurate and thorough clinical notes and transaction codes for each procedure into the computer system; Ascend and Dolphin
- Assist the dentist with “Thank You” cards, doctor referrals and treatment complete letters
- Take impressions for space maintainers, mouth guards and other appliances
- Pour and trim models and fabricate appliances when needed
- Complete lab slips and send appliances out to be made
- Assist with all other orthodontic procedures as needed
- Take panoramic, cephalometric, bitewings and periapical x-rays
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Review and send treatment information to insurance carriers
- Be able to perform the duties as outlined in the Pedo Prophy Assistant job description
- Perform weekly/monthly lab cleaning, maintenance of autoclaves, statims and any other equipment and hand pieces
- Inventory and stock supplies as needed
- Provide coverage in other areas as needed including, but not limited to, the Hospital setting
- Other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Mon - Thurs; 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Fri; 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Position Type: Full time