- Assist the dentists and hygienists in chair side procedures routinely done in a general dental practice.
- Responsible for preparation and setting up instruments, materials, and equipment necessary for each procedure.
- Responsible for the sterilization of instruments, and the cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.
- Schedule patients, handle routine reception work, accurately record information on patient records.
- Help implement the processing of encounters and billing and bookkeeping procedures.
- Help to identify related medical and/or social problems, and complete insurance forms.
- Order supplies and materials.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and materials as well as maintain thorough and accurate documentation inventory.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability and willingness to learn.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communications with patients and coworkers.
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish desirable.
- Desire to expand abilities.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to motivate patients.
- Ability to prepare and maintain charts, records, logs, and reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationship with patients and staff.
- Certification in coronal polishing and application of pit and fissure sealants desired.
- Maintain CPR Certification.
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Dental Assistant - Belleville, United States - So IL Health Care Foundation
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionVISION, MISSION & VALUES:
Every employee of SIHF Healthcare is expected to uphold our vision, mission and values.
Our actions will reflect our values of compassion, diversity, integrity, excellence and teamwork creating a culture in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
This will result in our vision of People achieving their highest quality of life through the fulfillment of our mission to Lead individuals and communities to their healthiest lifestyle by providing a coordinated network of health and supportive services.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
Treat every person with dignity, respect and kindness by listening with your full attention, address questions/concerns immediately, and accept responsibility to follow through by always doing what you say you will do.
You support our customers, and your team, by being patient, understanding and positive, knowing that you are SIHF Healthcare to those we serve.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Assist Dental Director, Dentists and Hygienists in the care and treatment of SIHF Healthcare patients in addition to performing duties of reception, chair side assisting, inventory and records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Dental Assistants. Previous dental assistant experience preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. Local travel by personal automobile is required along with a valid driver's license and insured automobile, if necessary.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Normal work hours for this position are Monday through Friday dayshift. Attendance at off site meetings will be required with no overnight stay. Occasional out-of-town travel may be required.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
Abide by the requirements of and all applicable State and Federal laws.
MEDICAL HOME STATEMENT:
Be aware and understand expectations and responsibilities of the Patient Centered Medical Home. Understand role, complete relevant duties, and the requirement to maintain highest level of proficiency within scope, as part of this team-based approach in the patient care continuum