Job Information
Otis L McKinley DDS Dental assistant/ Clinical assistant in Au Gres, Michigan
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Patient Management
o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time o Set up treatment rooms for procedures o Escort patients to treatment room o Seat patients in treatment rooms o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol o Ensure patients are always attended o Anticipate and assist dentist's needs o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist o Mix dental materials o Ensure patients' questions are answered thoroughly before they leave o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges o Escort patients from the treatment room o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient's chart o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary o Monitor patient flow o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations o Sterilize all instruments and handpiece according to OSHA regulations o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment o Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
Records Management
o Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations o Accurately file patient information o Arrange patient charts and radio graphs for next day's appointments o Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors o Assist in the administration of the recall system
Inventory Management
o Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed o Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times
Office Participation
o Help in other areas of the office when necessary (I.e., Answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.) o Be an active participant in team meetings o Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office
Dental experienced perferred