Dental Assistant III - SAGE DENTAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - Pembroke Pines, FL

Summary : Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Receives supervision from the doctor (or hygienist) with respect to patient treatment. This position also reports to the office manager with respect to all administrative matters. Assist the doctor with patient care as directed by the doctor consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Prepare the operatory and seat the patient for the doctor and hygienist. Clean and sterilize/sanitize the operatory and equipment and change appropriate supplies after treatment of each patient. Sterilize the instruments (including lubricating handpieces) and set-up treatment trays. Participate in inventory protocol to insure the office never runs out of necessary supplies. Conduct routine maintenance/cleaning of dental equipment, including, but not limited to: Handpieces, Suction/Water filters and Traps, Lab Equipment X-Ray Processor Sterilization Equipment Proficient with fabrication of Temporary Crown and Bridge. Take digital x-rays and intra-oral photos. Take impressions for diagnostic casts; pour casts. Be proficient with Dental Software; including charting, recording, and preparing treatment plans. Perform clinical procedures as directed by the doctor consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Monitor dental laboratory for case delivery. Record treatment rendered and next visit information on routing slip for processing by the front desk administrators. Presentation of treatment plans to patients consistent with the collection protocol of Sage Dental Group. Collect trash and bag daily. Deposit bio-hazardous waste in central location and replace red bags. Assist with front desk tasks during downtime, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, confirming appointments, computer entry, recall, mailings, and check-in and check-out. Assist with cleaning of office. Educating the patients about products and non-treatment services available in the office (eg. Zoom 2 teeth whitening program, Invisalign, etc.) Attend office meetings, including morning huddle Follow office protocol and all OSHA, CDC and other required standards. Assist with any other tasks reasonably required by the team to serve the patients and help other staff. Priorities : While all duties are important, the following are areas of primary importance: Always be nice and sensitive to patients - exceed their expectations. Ensure that the operatory is prepared on time for patient care. Greet and seat patients on time and ensure that they are comfortable and relaxed. Maintain proper sterilization protocol. Maintain proper inventories of supplies. Remain calm at all times. Act professionally with doctors and follow directives. Act professionally with patients and follow doctors directives when speaking with patients. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Diploma in dental assisting and obtained certification in Expanded Functions; and a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Ability to use dental software. Certificates and Licenses: Dental Assistant and Expanded Functions Certification. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, needle sticks and minimal risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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