EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

As a Dental Assistant with our practice, you will be responsible for assisting our providers in delivering quality care to patients.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment, have a “can do” personality, and be able to complete their assigned work in a timely fashion. In addition, a Dental Assistant must display open communication to co-workers and a commitment to patient satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.
• Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
• Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
• Perform all necessary lab procedures.
• Uphold a positive rapport with staff members and patients at all times.
• Demonstrate safe and cost effective practices when utilizing supplies and equipment.
• Assist office in achieving defined goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• One year certified dental assistant program; or
• Six months on-the-job experience; or
• High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental assistant responsibilities.
• Current dental assistant license is required in certain states.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Comply with protocols and standards.
• Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
• Support shared vision and values.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of PIH Health mission and values
• Ability to work directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider, and patients
• Ability to generate revenue with POS collections, establishing payment arrangements, along with collecting on all Self-Pay and/or high liability accounts at the point of registration.
• EMTALA knowledge and experience
• Demonstrates attention to detail and follow up process
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients, healthcare providers and insurance companies
• Excellent English reading, comprehension and written skills to include spelling skills and penmanship
• Excellent Mathematical skills; ability to calculate copay or percentage of financial estimate amount due and/or establish payment arrangements accurately.
• Ability to follow directions as outlined in policies or given by supervisor
• Strong computer skills to include typing 45+ wpm minimum and in MS office programs
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment at times of need and emergency situations
• Bilingual preferred
• Interacts with all levels of hospital and outside vendor staff and knowledge of government regulations
• Ability to multi-task in a fast and high pressure environment
• Stringent adherence to all privacy policies and procedures and as required by state and federal law including and not limited to the HIPPA Security and Privacy Rules