Traveling Periodontal Dental Assistant

Job Purpose

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  Awareness of delegable duties and functions allowed to be performed by dental assistant.
• Assist periodontist in clinical procedures and treatments.
• Learn and comply with Coast’s administrative procedures.
• Learn and comply with OSHA laws and safety guidelines.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Learn and comply with state and Federal infection control standards in the dental office and operatories, including but not limited to: wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear; disinfecting and sterilizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials.
• Ensure review and completion of documentation, including but not limited to: accurate and current medical history, medical alerts, and signed Consent forms.
• Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit according to dentist’s instructions and legal requirements.
• Welcome and escort patient in reception to and from the treatment areas. Schedule appointments and assist in appointment confirmation calls.
• Effectively provide dental education and information to ensure patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
• Effectively present to patient in professional and confidential manner dental treatment plan and proposed plan for continuing treatments.
• Understand and explain insurance benefits and financial options to patients in nonclinical terms.
• Ensure operatories are appropriately equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when necessary.
• Maintain equipment protocols, including but not limited to: clean evacuation system, lubricate and maintain dental hand pieces, clean and maintain radiograph processors, monitor and clean equipment, clean dental lab plaster traps and maintain clean office environment.
• Notify Office Manager of equipment failure or general safety concerns.
• Assist with laboratory duties as necessary.
• Recognize signs of a dental emergency and ensure proper and timely response and notification to patient, staff, and emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• Understand and agree to maintain production standards.
• Effectively utilize and maintain a system of contact for patient follow-up/re-care.
• Maintain professional working environment within office team.
• Attend and participate in morning huddles and regular office meetings.
• Adhere to uniform attire and basic personal hygiene standards per Company policy.
• Attend continuing education and training seminars as scheduled.
• Understand and abide by HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality.
• Additional responsibilities in accordance with the delegable duties allowable by state.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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  Excellent customer services skills and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, write, speak and understand information.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one with patients.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out details written or verbally instructed.
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with dental management software experience. EagleSoft experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, patient-focused environment.

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  Previous dental assisting experience required.
• 2 – 5 years dental assisting experience preferred.
• Meet Texas State Board of Dental Examiner’s requirements and obtain Registered Dental Assistant certificate in Texas.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Meet continuing education requirements and maintain Registered Dental Assistant certificate in Texas.

Perio Registered Patient Care Coordinators also follow safety procedures to minimize the risks associated with the use of x-ray machines and other equipment.