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The Dental Assistant works on behalf of the patient and the dentist, helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery.What You Will DoUnderstand and manage the daily clinical schedule to ensure on-time appointments and the maintenance of production goalsManage clinical patient flow to ensure the most efficient and effective care for every patientEnsure that the appropriate clinical practice guidelines are consistently followedCarefully sterilize and disinfect all instruments and equipmentPrepare treatment rooms, instruments, and tray setups for dental proceduresGreet and prepare patients for treatment; employ high-level customer service skillsEffectively and safely capture intra- and extra-oral dental radiography and photosProactively assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures, utilizing 4-handed assisting techniquesUnderstand the scope of the treatment for each appointment, and prepare appropriately for all daily proceduresConduct work in compliance with organizational policies and procedures, safety, and regulatory guidelinesRecord medical and dental histories of patientsAccurately record treatment information, both completed and proposed, in patients electronic medical fileMaintain an organized and efficient clinical work-space; ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are "at the ready" in case of unexpected needParticipate in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient serviceProvide patient education and educational materialsMaintain the proper level of clinical product/material stock in accordance with established office standardsAdditional ResponsibilitiesPerforms other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.#J-18808-Ljbffr