DENTAL ASSISTANT II

                                       POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Reports To:            Practice Manager

Position Status:      Non-exempt

 

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duty of the Dental Assistant II is to assist in the overall delivery of care and to be an integral part of the patient care team by consistently delivering the most memorable and fun service experience possible for every patient, every day in every office.

 

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare office with daily opening and closing duties


• Prepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocols


• Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating patient


• Assist the doctors during treatment procedures


• Perform dental infection control procedures


• Take x-rays


• Perform cleanings


• Perform all lab related procedures


• Hand off patient at check-out


• Complete care calls and thank you cards


• Assist in managing and controlling supply inventory


• Document dental care services by charting in patient records


• Maintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)


• Maintain safe and clean working environment


• Other duties as assigned