Job description

• 1/2 day working interview a MUST
• Graduate of an approved school of Dental Assisting.
• Certificate in Radiological Health and Safety a plus but not required
• Certificate in Expanded Duties of Dental Assisting a plus but willing to train right candidate.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Basic understanding of dental/ medical terminology and documentation.
• Ability to use basic mathematical skills.
• Able to preform repetitive tasks.

Surgical Assisting Skills

• Able to assist in extractions.
• Dental Implant surgeries.
• Additional related experience in dental surgery a bonus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Assists Dentist with all operatory procedures (four-handed dentistry) with knowledge and skills of all instruments.
• Prepare patient and operatory room for dental encounter.
• Review medical history, check for medical alerts, take and record vital signs.
• Record treatment information in patient's electronic chart.
• Perform topical applications of fluoride and prophylaxis, pit and fissure sealant as well as oral care instructions and /or post operative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Expose digital diagnostic x-rays as needed
• Panarex
• Bite wings
• Periapicals
• Full mouth series
• Perform OSHA Sterilization Requirements.
• Sterilize instruments in the autoclave; clean and disinfect operatory room after each patient.
• Perform spore test in autoclave weekly.
• Change ultrasonic solution weekly.
• Change and date red biohazard bags and sharps containers monthly.
• Prepare any and all support for laboratory procedures
• Taking impressions.
• Making temporaries.
• Remove surgical sutures.
• Provide Administrative support
• Triage emergency patient calls and schedule as needed daily.
• Assist in rescheduling patients for dentist when they are out of the office.
• Insurance knowledge/ requirements
• Knowledge of dental procedures requiring pre-authorizations and referrals.
• Submitting pre-authorizations and referrals on insurance web portals for authorization.
• Monitor for approval prior to next patient visit.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and EMR security at all times
• Maintain patient information within HIPAA
• Keep other care team members informed when situations occur that disrupts timely patient flow through site.
• Consistently participates in and actively adheres to patient care expectations to attain clinical goals set forth in the PCHG Health Care Plans and the Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance (QI/QA)

***WILLING TO TRAIN A NEW GRADUATE IF THE RIGHT CANDIDATE***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crystal River, FL 33545: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Documentation review: 5 years (Preferred)
• Care plans: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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