pDescription /p /brh3SUMMARY: /h3 /brpResponsible for supporting the quality delivery of dental care by preparing and organizing instruments, patient, operatory and dental materials. The assistant is also responsible for following the guidelines of OSHA and the Ohio Dental Practice Act. /p /brh3SUPERVISOR: /h3 /brpDirector of Advanced Dentistry /p /brh3DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: /h3 /brul /brliWork as a team player with a positive attitude. /li /brliBe fully trained to assist the Doctor on all dental procedures. /li /brliSeat patients in the chair as soon as possible. /li /brliEducate patients on all procedures to be done. /li /brliReinforce oral hygiene instructions. /li /brliStock operatories and help other assistants keep rooms stocked. /li /brliChart thoroughly all procedures done and document thoroughly what was said to the patient on electronic records. /li /brliTurn all equipment on at the beginning of each day, and off when the day is done. /li /brliMaintain OSHA Standards. /li /brliKeep work areas neat and organized. /li /brliAutoclave cleaning and monitoring sterilization spore testing. /li /brliCleaning of water lines and testing of lines. /li /brliCleaning traps in operatories. /li /brliDraining and performing maintenance on compressor and vacuum. /li /brliKnowledge of various dental procedures and instruments /li /brliAbility to perform basic dental procedures such as cleaning, X-rays and dental impressions (if certified) /li /brliCustomer service skills. /li /brliAbility to perform office management tasks such as scheduling appointments and ordering supplies. /li /brliExcellent communication skills /li /brliOrganizational skills /li /brliAbility to work with insurance companies to complete prior authorizations.



/li /brliCalling patients to schedule and confirm appointments. /li /br /ul /brpRequirements /p /brh3MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: /h3 /brul /brliCompletion of Dental Assistant Program or equivalent experience. /li /br /ul /brh3LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: /h3 /brul /brliHave X-ray certification in Ohio and able to perform digital radiography /li /brliMust be CPR certified. /li /br /ul /brh3COMPLIANCE: /h3 /brpThis position requires compliance with API's written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation. /p /brpFailure to comply with API's Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or API's Written Standards or, for managers and supervisors, fails to detect non-compliant conduct where reasonable efforts would have resulted in detection, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with API's Compliance Program Policy and Procedure: Addressing Instances of Non-Compliance through Appropriate Disciplinary Actions. /p /brh3PHYSICAL DEMANDS:



/h3 /brpThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. /p /brpWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger handle or feel; to talk; or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally be required to lift 25 to 50 pounds; however, this is not essential; duties may be shifted to accommodate lifting restrictions. /p /brh3WORK ENVIRONMENT: /h3 /brpThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. /p /brpWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). The employee will occasionally be working near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and exposed to a risk of electrical shock while running the copier, printer, other standard equipment and answering the telephone. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Stress level can be high at times. /p /brpbNote: /bThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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