Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Company: Aurora Mississippi - Adventure D & O
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description: Dental Assistant Level III - EDDALocation:
-Colorado - Aurora E MississippiReports to: -Lead Dental
AssistantStatus: Non-ExemptPay Range: -$20.00 - $24.00Company
Overview Adventure Dental, Vision, and Orthodontics - Aurora E
Mississippi, is part of the Hero Practice Services group. Hero is
the only practice management company focused on delivering the
systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver
quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in
underserved communities. With 26 offices across seven states, we
have helped over a million children, ages six months through 20
years, gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at
Hero is both a career and a calling---join us, BE A HERO! Serving
the needs of the Medicaid population requires a well-oiled machine.
Our fast-paced, high volume offices require smart scheduling,
effective patient communications, tested processes, and dedicated,
well-trained personnel. The Hero team knows what it takes to
provide quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care under one
roof. We are looking to create long-term relationships with the
children and families we serve, and to achieve that goal; we are
dedicated to providing our team with the support, compensation, and
lifestyle they need for career happiness. Navigating the healthcare
system can be a challenge for the families we serve. At Hero, we
make it easy and enjoyable for parents to get regular vision,
dental, and orthodontic care for their children. Our kid-friendly
offices take the fear out of dental visits, and all our staff is
trained to put both children and parents at ease. From scheduling
to payments, eyewear selection to orthodontics, we make it fun,
easy, and affordable for children to thrive. -Virtuous Cycle
-Support and commit to company growth and professional development
by playing your part as a Hero Teammate in spinning the Virtuous
Cycle.1. - - - - We see a child2. - - - - We treat a child3. - - -
- We complete all necessary treatment4. - - - - We bill it
correctly5. - - - - We get paid6. - - - - We pay the bills7. - - -
- We take the rest and open more practices - -Company Mission -To
be the leading provider of high-quality and compassionate dental,
vision and orthodontic services to children in underserved
communities. -Outcome of the RoleThe Dental Assistant Level III's
role is to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high
quality and compassionate care to all patients.The outcome of this
role is achieved by following Hero Core Values: Integrity - Doing
what is right for our patients, our teammates, and our company.
Upholding moral principles and trustworthy actions. - --- - - - - -
- Follow all established practice protocols in the areas of OSHA,
Safety, HIPAA, Infection Control, and Dental Board regulations ---
- - - - - - Use proper infection control practices, including
disinfecting operative and hygiene station by following clinical
contact surfaces protocol --- - - - - - - Follow safety procedures
and work in a safe, professional manner --- - - - - - - Ability to
Un-assemble a loaded syringe and properly place in the appropriate
biohazard container --- - - - - - - Knowledge of emergency protocol
--- - - - - - - Partners with Safety Hero to drive safety awareness
and helps to address violations and determine follow-up training
-Mission Driven - Focused on delivering high quality, compassionate
healthcare through your daily activities in efforts to better the
community we service. --- - - - - - - Display optimism and passion
for the mission --- - - - - - - Communicate in a child-friendly
tone --- - - - - - - Continually reassure patient and family
throughout the entire appointment --- - - - - - - Possess a can-do
attitude, doing what is right for the patient --- - - - - - -
Support optimized schedules with effective open treatment calls on
a regular basis with a goal of providing education to patient
parent/guardians on the importance and urgency of their pending
treatment. -Patient First - Evaluating our level of service and
quality to the people we serve, putting what's best for our
patients above all else. --- - - - - - - Accurately describe to
patient and family the necessary treatment plan and next steps ---
- - - - - - Strong interpersonal skills such as; a friendly
outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients
and parents --- - - - - - - Proficient with identifying and taking
and assisting others in taking diagnostic radiographs and intraoral
pictures (periapical, bitewings, panoramic) --- - - - - - - Gather
patient discharge materials at appropriate time --- - - - - - -
Ability to provide clear, effective, and encouraging oral hygiene
instructions --- - - - - - - Ability to communicate and gather
essential documentation, such as consent forms --- - - - - - -
Exhaust all efforts to provide the best patient experience
-Accountability - Taking responsibility for meeting our commitment
and taking ownership of our results. --- - - - - - - Report to work
on time as scheduled, ready to serve patients throughout the
entirety of the scheduled shift --- - - - - - - Collect and
document clear, concise, and accurate patient records --- - - - - -
- Obtain written treatment plan signatures --- - - - - - - Write
accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services
completed --- - - - - - - Use dental documentation software to
locate and manage patient records efficiently --- - - - - - - Be
prepared and self-motivated to manage down time effectively --- - -
- - - - Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly
and in a timely manner -Compassion - Having the insight and vision
to see others and help them along the journey of awareness,
courage, confidence, and joy. Seeing people as humans and assuming
positive intent. --- - - - - - - Initiate friendly, stress-reducing
conversations with patients and family members, and communicate in
a friendly tone --- - - - - - - Ability to describe protective
stabilization to patient and family --- - - - - - - Efficiently
assist in protective stabilization dental cases with compassion ---
- - - - - - Effectively communicate proper oral hygiene and
preventative care to the patient and family --- - - - - - -
Describe aftercare instructions to parent or guardian -Teamwork -
Being a contributing teammate to those you work with, striving for
common culture and goals. Supporting one another to achieve the
mission and seeing opportunity in yourself and others to develop
and grow. --- - - - - - - Demonstrate a teamwork mentality --- - -
- - - - Work to anticipate Provider needs before and during
treatment --- - - - - - - Participate in all office communication
by offering ideas or problem-solving suggestions --- - - - - - -
Communicate clearly and professionally with other teammates --- - -
- - - - Properly introduce patient to Provider and chair-side
assistants --- - - - - - - Ability to effectively communicate with
the Provider to identify opportunities in clinical procedures --- -
- - - - - Set up and assist with appropriate instruments and
materials during an op appointment --- - - - - - - Provide
continuous constructive feedback to teammates --- - - - - - -
Promote a positive work environment for all fellow teammates
-Minimum Qualifications - --- - - - - - - Active EDDA/EFDA
certification or registration that meets state requirements --- - -
- - - - Radiology Education and training that meets state
requirements --- - - - - - - Proficient with e-Clinical Works and
or Eaglesoft --- - - - - - - Current BLS CPR Certification --- - -
- - - - Experience working in a dental office --- - - - - - -
Proficient with hygiene and operative instruments and understanding
the proper use of these instruments --- - - - - - - Ability to take
quality dental impressions --- - - - - - - Knowledge of setting up
and storing Cavitron --- - - - - - - Experience using, cleaning,
sterilizing, and storing of all handpieces --- - - - - - - Ability
to place quality sealants, using appropriate isolation --- - - - -
- - Proficient with tooth numbers/letters and the ability to chart
existing restorations, teeth, decay, and proposed restorations
accurately --- - - - - - - Proficient in all hygiene procedures
including coronal polish, radiographs, oral hygiene instructions,
and progress notes --- - - - - - - Ability to understand and
accurately record patient vitals --- - - - - - - Experience with
protective stabilization cases (i.e., head holding, hand holding)
--- - - - - - - Follows standard of care guidelines concerning
proper isolation for restorations --- - - - - - - Knowledge of all
operatory instruments and materials --- - - - - - - Effectively
position, retracts, and assists chair-side --- - - - - - - Ability
to assist the provider and accurately hold suction during an
operative procedure --- - - - - - - Proficient in all restorative
procedures on permanent and primary teeth, this includes composite
(I, II, III), amalgam (I, II, III), and stainless-steel crowns ---
- - - - - - Knowledge of all dental equipment within the practice
and their maintenance -Desired Qualifications -Ability to
effectively resolve conflict --- - - - - - - Experience with
administration and monitoring of Nitrous Oxide --- - - - - - -
Familiar with Pediatric Space Maintainer System - Denovo in chair
space maintainer --- - - - - - - Demonstrate a strong connection to
the Hero Mission --- - - - - - - Ability to manage patient flow
through effective communication --- - - - - - - Experience creating
and maintaining an efficient patient schedule --- - - - - - -
Maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
--- - - - - - - Can lead general anesthesia informational
appointments -Physical RequirementsThis position requires full
range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or
hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to
handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and
arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. -Work Environment -Work is
performed in a dental office which is a clinical and office
environment. - EDDA/EFDAs are occasionally exposed to fumes,
airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; therefore,
compliance with proper safety and OSHA standards is required. -
This role routinely utilizes standard dental and office
equipment.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement -The statements
contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work performed by EDDA/EFDAs but is not a complete list of
the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. - Other duties
may be assigned as business needs dictate. - Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Hero Practice
Services group provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. - This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation, and training. -Salary and Benefits
-Full-time, exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits
-package. -In addition to the Job Description, you will be asked to
perform other duties that support the business and our Mission.
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