Periodontal Dental Assistant Job in San Antonio, Texas

(Job ID: 513428)

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Description

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the dentists during the examination and treatment of patients. Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Review patient schedule and correlating charts one day prior to ensure readiness for treatment. Opens office and operatories by turning on all computers, setting up sterilization for the day, and ensuring rooms are ready for the first treatment. Obtains and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of the patient and communicates this information to the doctor. Obtains dental radiographs and cone beam scans on patients and reports findings to the doctor. Provide a high level of patient experience through communicating comfort options, patient education, and treatment expectations. Assists dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies. Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist. Maintains clinical notes for patients documenting pertinent information in the patient charts. Generates consult and post-operative reports to be sent to referring dentist. Collaborates with front and back office to ensure dentists’ schedules run smoothly and efficiently in addition to communicating treatment plan with Front Desk team. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures. Properly closes out operatories at the end of shift to assure operatories are clean and restocked and patient ready. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipates needed supplies, and communicates the need to the Manager. Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA. Assists with daily office cleaning responsibilities. Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.