Registered Dental Assistant in Austin, Texas at DataDeletionTarget

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting Dentists during the examination and treatment of patients, providing the highest-level customer service and patient care. The Dental Assistant assists in the administering of company policies and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure quality patient service by providing thorough patient care, effective communication and personal attention in a gentle, caring manner.
• Prepare the treatment rooms, patient records, equipment and necessary instruments for dental procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance to the Doctor including but not limited to basic and complex restorative, surgical, endodontic, pediatric, emergency and preventative dental treatment procedures.
• Record accurate and concise patient/treatment information and clinical notes into dental program as instructed by Doctor.
• Explain to each patient the purpose and process involved in their dental care and reinforce the treatment plan prescribed by the Doctor.
• Explain consents in detail, answer patient questions and obtain patient signatures.
• Expose quality radiographs; date and label properly.
• Perform various laboratory procedures (pouring study models, fabricating bleaching trays, etc.)
• Support business goals by utilizing schedules effectively and supporting the practice revenue objectives.
• Schedule patient referrals, appointments and prepare schedule for dentist.
• Effectively communicate and develop a strong working relationship with the Doctor and promote teamwork through cooperative and professional behaviors.
• Maintain a clean work environment and dental equipment to meet OSHA and Center for Disease Control sterilization and infection control regulatory standards.
• Maintain dental equipment in proper working order.
• Responsible for stocking treatment areas.
• Conduct work in compliance with state, federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL & practice policies and practices).
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered Dental Assistant Certification required.
• Specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure or registration requirements.
• Current CPR certification required.
• N2O certification required.
• Educated and compliant with HIPAA regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to make anterior and posterior temporary crown with good margins and contacts.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental services.
• Knowledgeable about and ability to comply with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Strong patient care skills.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service and support.
• Able to multitask and handle multiple business and workplace changes that may arise.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Able to work well on a team and independently.
• Able to be perform work with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients and co-workers.
• Ability to respond professionally in stressful situations.
• Must be computer literate with ability to enter information in the company’s patient tracking system.

Other Requirements:

• Days and hours of the position take place between Monday – Saturday; days/hours vary depending upon clinic location.
• Maintain Continuing Education credits
• Maintain CPR accreditation

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires:

• Manual dexterity to assist with equipment operation;
• Visual and hearing acuity corrected to normal range, with or without the aid of assistive devices.
• Mobility, stooping, reaching, bending with occasional lifting up objects up to 25lbs.
• Grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, and finger/hand dexterity to handle computer, dental and other equipment.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged sitting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:
• moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles;
• risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation.