Dental Assistant-Punta Gorda

Coast-Dental-and-Orthodontics-1; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Dental and Orthodontics in Punta Gorda, FL seeks an EFDA-certified dental assistant to support dentists in clinical procedures, patient education, and back-office operations. You will uphold OSHA and HIPAA standards, manage supplies, and assist with documentation and charting for every patient visit.

Requirements include EFDA certification or Florida RDA/CDA licensure, radiography certification, and excellent customer service skills for a high-volume practice.

Qualifications

• Active EFDA certification required or licensure path as per state guidelines.
• RDA or CDA certification attainable before May 2009 in Florida, per state rules.
• Radiography certification required or obtained within hire period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical procedures and treatments.
• Maintain OSHA and infection control standards in the office.
• Explain insurance benefits and financial options to patients.
• Schedule appointments and confirm visits with patients.
• Prepare operatories and stock supplies for daily operations.
• Document and chart every dental procedure per dentist's instructions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

EFDA certification

RDA license or CDA certificate (Florida)

Radiography certification

Job description

DescriptionJob Purpose:Assist dentist in providing dental treatment, care and education to patients. Must possess strong knowledge and skill of clinical needs, and working knowledge of back office dental procedures and dental administrative functions. Must have Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography Certification upon hire or within ninety (90) days after hire.Duties and Responsibilities:Awareness of delegable duties and functions allowed to be performed by dental assistant.Assist 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 Iimited to: wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear; disinfecting and steriIizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials.Insure 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 insure 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 insure 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.All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Additional Responsibilities:Retain license (Registered, CDA or EFDA) and demonstrate proficiency to perform expanded dental assistant functions according to state guidelines and limitations.QualificationsActive Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification.Or if assisting in Florida, a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certificate obtained prior to May 2009, according to state guidelines and limitations.Radiography Iicensure.Minimum of one-year dental experience preferred.Excellent customer services skills and verbal communication skills.Ability to work in high volume environment.