Dental Assistant Front Desk Float

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The DA front office float performs clinical and administrative tasks that support practice operations.

 

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

 

· Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.

· Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.

· Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.

· Conduct work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.

· Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient in the patient’s chart.

· Greet patients upon arrival and assist in answering incoming phone calls.

· Conduct patient health screening.

· Perform diagnostic quality dental radiographic procedures. (Once trained and certified)

· Assist in supporting patient retention by following established scheduling guidelines and protocols.

· Ensure patients have updated all necessary paperwork prior to treatment.

· Assist with on-call and reactivation patient lists to ensure openings in the practice schedule are filled.

· Assist with collecting payments from patients at the time of treatment and scheduling future patient appointments.

· Ensure that patient records are accurate and complete, and that patient confidentiality is strictly maintained.

· Monitor and organize outgoing/incoming patient referrals and specialist updates.

· Dispatch lab work appropriately and check in lab cases as they arrive.

· Maintain an appropriate office environment through cooperation and teamwork.

· Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

· Assist with other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

· Current Basic life support (CPR) Certification.

· Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray license).

· Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures specific to a dental office environment.

· Good communication skills.

· Ability to perform detailed work according to established formats and protocols.

· Proof of course completion in the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA) and Infection Control for Dental Assistants (8-hour) within 12 months of employment.

 

Optional Requirements:

 

· At least one years of experience in a dental clinical setting preferred.

· Working knowledge in (Open Dental, Paterson) dental software.