Dental Assistant

2 days ago

Saginaw, Michigan, United States Great Lakes Bay Full time
Job Summary

The Dental Assistant provides critical support to the Dentist in delivering exceptional patient care and treatment under the supervision of the Site Dental Coordinator. This role involves performing clinical tasks, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and ensuring professional behavior towards patients, providers, and staff.

Essential Job Duties
  1. Assist the dentist chair-side in all clinical procedures, providing proper suctioning technique, passing instruments, and mixing materials as needed. Perform various assigned lab duties, prepare patients for treatment, and set up trays per procedure in compliance with individual provider requests.
  2. Responsible for the accuracy, clarity, and proper completion of dental charting. Document relevant communications with patients into a detailed clinical or communication note. Print treatment plans and effectively communicate treatment with the patient and reception staff. Provide thorough dental education to patients, take and record patients' vitals (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.) at every visit, and ensure the proper completion of all EHR requirements within each visit.
  3. Take diagnostic quality digital and conventional radiographs as assigned by the Staff Dentist, demonstrating proper radiographic techniques and radiation protection.
  4. Follow Dental Infection Control Program and other regulatory policies and procedures. Coordinate efforts with coworkers to complete operatory set-up, equipment cleaning, sterilization of instruments, and disinfection of operatory. Restock supplies in operatory and storage room, and inform the individual in charge of ordering of any supplies needed.
  5. Complete and submit Medicaid prior authorizations, maintain detailed spreadsheets logging and tracking prior authorizations and referrals.
Marginal Job Duties
  1. Coordinate work efforts with co-workers to maintain patient flow throughout the office. Thoroughly communicate with patients, coworkers, providers, and leadership staff.
  2. Maintain an organized work environment.
  3. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Job Specifications
  1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
  2. Licensure: State of Michigan Radiology Certification required within 60 days of employment.
  3. Experience: Externship / internship / apprenticeship applicable.
  4. Skills: Knowledge of dental terminology, chair-side techniques, and dental insurances/prior authorizations. Organized and detailed. Effective communication skills. Efficient typing and computer skills. Able to work independently and as a team member. Flexible in day-to-day duties and responsibilities. Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality (HIPAA) of personal and financial information.
  5. Interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with, and relate to, a diverse population in a professional manner. Capable of taking initiative in day-to-day responsibilities. Excellent verbal and written skills.
  6. Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.
  7. Hours of Work: Full time; Flexible and varied. Extended hours may be required. Consistent attendance is required for this position. Telecommuting is not an option for this position.
  8. Travel: Travel may be required to various GLBHC sites. Reimbursement consistent with GLBHC's policy.
Preferred Job Specifications
  1. Education: Certificate of completion from an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
  2. Experience: Two (2) years of dental assisting experience is preferred.
  3. Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

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