Registered Dental Assistant
North East Medical ServiceSan Jose, CA
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Job Description
The Registered Dental Assistant will provide chair side assistance to the dentist; perform related duties, and assists with clerical work as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform duties according to the Dental Practice Act.
- Prepare operatories and equipment for patient treatment.
- Refer clients to supervisor in situations that cannot be handled.
- Assist with front duties including appointment scheduling, Superbill entry, typing, etc.
- Provides chair side assistance to the dentist using four - handed dentistry techniques.
- Takes dental radiographs.
- Maintains dental operatories, dental laboratory, dental equipment and sterilization area in proper working order.
- Carries out limited dental laboratory procedures such as pouring models of impressions.
- Assist in topical fluoride administration.
- Ensure that the patient's record, Superbills and all relevant paperwork are completed and routed to the front desk.
- Ensure that proper arrangement is made for the patient's follow-up care.
- Follow NEMS Infection Control protocol, Medical Waste Disposal Protocol and Hazard Communication protocol.
- Proactively inform the Dental Clinic Coordinator of any supplies that need to be replenished, so a consistent level of supplies is maintained at all times.
- Provide dental health education, including oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice, to patients and to target groups of out - reach program.
- Keep track of DentiCal or insurance authorization and schedule appointment accordingly.
- Handle dental records, filing appropriate information in dental charts, file X - rays.
- Handle medical records, requesting charts from Medical Department as needed.
- Obtain and update necessary information from clients. For example, DentiCal, private insurance coverage, current address and telephone number, etc.
- Adhere to all Federal and Government regulations including the Dental Board of California rules & regulation, HIPAA & OSHA regulations.
- Assist the department to develop and implement policies, protocol and procedures which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
- Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.
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