Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry·Rock Hill, South Carolina
The Dental Assistant II assists the hygienist with dental treatments, manages patient records, and coordinates treatment plans. They are also responsible for instrument sterilization, inventory maintenance, and ensuring efficient patient flow within the practice.
DENTAL ASSISTANT KEY COMPETENCIES Assists the hygienist in providing dental treatment Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plan to patients Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment Collects and records patient health histories Assists with patient management during dental procedures Completes Instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment Completes dental charting Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties DENTAL ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS To successfully perform the job responsibilities for the position of Dental Assistant, 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 but are not necessarily all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements. Dental Assistant Essential Requirements DA Training or equivalent Preferred 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience Achieved CDA certification, or completed radiological equivalency exam through NC State Board of Dental Examiners, or completed CODA-accredited dental assisting program CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon software a plus Regular and timely attendance Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations, with a positive approach Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes Language and Reasoning Abilities Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Candidates must have 2-5 years of experience and hold a CDA certification or equivalent dental assisting program completion. Proficiency in dental software and the ability to professionally communicate clinical and insurance information to patients are required.
Market context
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Registered Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
