Dental Assistant II - Pittsfield Job Pittsfield Illinois USA,Dental / Dentistry

Position: Dental Assistant II - Pittsfield (4528)
Location: Pittsfield

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Description

This position works as part of a team with dental assistants, dental hygienists, dentists and dental students. It is primarily administrative, involves receiving and preparing patients for treatment, and provides advanced assistance to the dentist in rendering dental services.

Examples of Duties Patient Care (51%)

Handle instruments and other materials to the dentist during procedures

Follow OSHA guidelines and patient confidentiality practices

Work as part of a team with dentist, students, hygienists and front‑office staff

Take patient x‑rays of teeth

Use suction and swabs to keep patient mouths clear and dry during procedures

Apply topical anesthetic to patient mouths

Organize and prepare instruments for dental appointments

Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient

Obtain and record accurate dental record information and update medical history

Perform dental charting

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Assist dental hygienist

Take impressions of mouths and pour models

Complete lab прапаны and communicate with the labs

Make temporary crowns

Indirect Patient Care (49%)

Greet and communicate with patients

Answer and make phone calls

Schedule, cancel, and reschedule appointments using electronic computer systems

Maintain accurate patient demographic information

Manage all patient appointments

Collect accurate patient insurance information

Collect and manage dental payments accurately

Understand and educate patients about dental insurance and sliding fee scales

Assist patients with filling outftir required paperwork

Coordinate language services for interpretation when needed

Serve as liaison with dental staff

Inform patients of organization procedures and policies

Maintain office supplies

Prepare outgoing mail

Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

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