Assistant, Dental - Emblem Health

In addition to performing the duties of a dental assistant, the dental assistant II must also perform all of the duties of a sterilization technician. They must also be prepared to function as a receptionist and file clerk, whenever the regular receptionist is unavailable.

Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and bring them to treatment rooms.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during examination and treatment.
• Review daily schedules and make appropriate changes.
• Make entries in patients' charts, as directed by dentists.
• Expose and mount radiographs.
• Clean and disinfect operatories between patients.
• Maintain inventories of all dental supplies.
• Pull and re-file patients' charts, as needed.
• Dismiss patients and deliver paperwork to the front desk staff.
• Insure that all dental instruments are properly sterilized and maintained, according to the OSHA guidelines.
• Answer the telephone.
• Schedule appointments and collect fees from patients, using the Dentech computer system.
• Ensure that insurance claim forms are accurately completed by patients.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by practice management from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent patient service and telephone skills.
• Previous experience as a dental assistant for at least one year is preferred

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 1000000646
• Hiring Range: $39,000-$43,000