Senior Cosmetic Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Administration :

General clinic administrative work and maintenance

Completing Lab paperwork under the dentist direction

Update and maintain clients dental records

Take and process X-rays and scans of patients

Review schedules and anticipate dentist needs in advance

Provide well written accurate treatment plans to Patient Coordinator

Responsibilities :

Attend morning meetings prepared to review your patients for the day : Pull history, what was done last appointment, What is being done the day of appointment.

Ensure that all proper work has been complete prior to appointment if not alert the front desk

Turn on compressors and gas.

Make sure all chairs are down and TVs and headphones are working

Prior to patient appointment, review patient records to be properly prepared - Review if new x rays, scans or preliminary impressions are needed. - Review if numbing will be necessary and if so prepare appropriate doctor

Select and set up needed instruments, equipment and material

Welcome patients by greeting them in the reception area by name

Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort

Assist dentist through 4-handed dentistry

Take all necessary records for appropriate procedure review company check list to ensure all work is complete

Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions

Keep the dental room clean and well stocked to include while patient is in the chair room should be kept clean

Properly send off patients by walking them to front desk staff

Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Undertake lab tasks as instructed, ensuring that prescriptions are fully executed

Skills :

Proven experience as a cosmetic dental assistant, 5+ years experience preferred

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable