Job Description
Job Summary
The Dental Assistant will be responsible for providing hands-on support to the dentists and completing prep work so they can care for patients more efficiently.
His/her duties include completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools, and assisting during dental procedures.
Job Responsibilities 1
Works with the Dentist to ensure that patient care is appropriate and efficient.
Assists with all regulatory compliance (HIPPA, OSHA, emergency preparedness, infection control, etc.) for the Dentistry.
Assists the Dentist with scheduling and coordinating patient appointments.
Prepares the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist.
Requires exposure to potential pathogens during assisting and sterilization procedures.
Maintains logs for equipment m...