Dental Assistant

About the company

Marquee Dental Partners

Hospital & health care · 501 to 1,000 employees

What you'll do

• Sets up/breaks down rooms and operatories to ensure a safe environment for the patients and Dentists.
• Prepares patient for treatment, sterilizes instruments and dental furniture, sets up trays and prepares materials
• Assists dentist chair-side during procedures
• Takes quality / acceptable radiographs, x-rays, panoramic x-rays, digital scans and 3D images as prescribed by the dentist
• Provides post operative instructions to patients as needed
• Instructs patient in oral hygiene when appropriate
• Manages lab cases, keeps equipment maintenance logs up to date and prepares charts in advance for patient safety, office efficiency and the patient experience.
• Enters relevant / important information and keeps records into the practice management in support of / under the direction of the dentist
• Utilizes tools skills and talents to assist patients in making the best possible decision for their needs and helping them get healthier and happier.
• Has a "yes mentality” when helping patients.
• Makes a positive first impression with patients by phone or in person.
• Be a champion of the Marquee Dental Partners Mission, Vision, and Values
• Ensure that ALL patients have an extraordinary experience in a Marquee office
• Hold self accountable for successful completion of projects, job duties, and all company deliverables.
• Complete Continuing Education as required for self and staff. Follow required HIPAA and OSHA safety procedures, as necessary.
• Exhibit outstanding customer service with patient as priority; partnering with staff, timely and successfully resolve patient complaints, concerns and questions.
• Continually build and nurture a positive working relationship with the Operations Leader, doctor(s), hygiene and patient coordinator
• Strictly follow HIPAA and company standards to protect Patient Health Information (PHI) and patient personal and financial information including credit card, social security numbers etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned

What you need

• Sets up/breaks down rooms and operatories to ensure a safe environment for the patients and Dentists.
• Prepares patient for treatment, sterilizes instruments and dental furniture, sets up trays and prepares materials
• Assists dentist chair-side during procedures
• Takes quality / acceptable radiographs, x-rays, panoramic x-rays, digital scans and 3D images as prescribed by the dentist
• Provides post operative instructions to patients as needed
• Instructs patient in oral hygiene when appropriate
• Manages lab cases, keeps equipment maintenance logs up to date and prepares charts in advance for patient safety, office efficiency and the patient experience.
• Enters relevant / important information and keeps records into the practice management in support of / under the direction of the dentist
• Utilizes tools skills and talents to assist patients in making the best possible decision for their needs and helping them get healthier and happier.
• Has a "yes mentality” when helping patients.
• Makes a positive first impression with patients by phone or in person.
• Be a champion of the Marquee Dental Partners Mission, Vision, and Values
• Ensure that ALL patients have an extraordinary experience in a Marquee office
• Hold self accountable for successful completion of projects, job duties, and all company deliverables.
• Complete Continuing Education as required for self and staff. Follow required HIPAA and OSHA safety procedures, as necessary.
• Exhibit outstanding customer service with patient as priority; partnering with staff, timely and successfully resolve patient complaints, concerns and questions.
• Continually build and nurture a positive working relationship with the Operations Leader, doctor(s), hygiene and patient coordinator
• Strictly follow HIPAA and company standards to protect Patient Health Information (PHI) and patient personal and financial information including credit card, social security numbers etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned
• Education: a high school diploma

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