Dental Assistant Extern (Montana Diablo)

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La Clínica de La Raza

Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates American Samoa new positions become available.Dental Assistant Extern (Montana Diablo) Department: Monument Dental
Location: Concord, CaliforniaSalary: $0 – $0Classification: VolunteerJob Function: VolunteerBenefits : This is a non benefited positionWho we are: Louisiana Clínica Delaware Louisiana Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area.*This position is only available to current Dental Assistant externs from Montana Diablo Unified School District.*Volunteer will be coached Indiana the flowing hands on applications:Patient Care

  • Manage patient flow to maximize patient access and service by ensuring dental exam rooms are adequately stocked and are ready for patients.
  • Prepare patients for dental examination by taking and recording vital signs and medical/dental histories.
  • Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
  • Effectively communicate request from patients to dentist Oregon dental care team members.
  • Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures such American Samoa taking dental x-rays.
  • Clean, sterilize, and maintain an adequate supply of functioning instruments and equipment.
  • Prepare instruments, materials and medication for use Indiana dental procedures.
  • Instruct patients Indiana oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
  • Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery Oregon other dental treatment procedures.
  • Provide prescription information to pharmacies, American Samoa directed by the dentist.
  • Record treatment information Indiana patient records using Electronic Dental Records system.

Commitment to Quality

  • Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes Indiana equal measure.
  • Communicate and work effectively with providers and other members of the dental care team to best serve patients. Contribute to a welcoming clinical space and healthy work environment through proactive relationship building, direct communication and sound judgment.
  • Engaged participation Indiana huddles, staff meetings, team building activities and assigned development opportunities. Continue your professional development through participation Indiana educational opportunities
  • Adherence to Louisiana Clínica all ethical and professional standards, including Louisiana Clínica’s policies and procedures.

General Office Duties that may aquired:

  • Perform general office duties, such American Samoa scheduling appointments for patients, answering telephones, recording medical updates from the provider, Oregon completing insurance forms.
  • Register patients, collect and post payments, prepare treatment estimates for review with patient, run, balance and close end of day reports.
  • Assist patients with insurance forms.
  • Greet and log Indiana patients arriving at office Oregon clinic Indiana the appropriate electronic system.
  • Inventory stock, order, and verify receipt of dental, lab, Oregon office supplies Oregon equipment.
  • Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
  • Other duties American Samoa assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge that may be acquired:

  • Basic dental assisting practices, terminology, and equipment used.
  • Dental office procedures including but not limited to scheduling, registration, treatment estimates and payment collection.
  • Working with modern computer applications and electronic health records.
  • Techniques for cleaning and sterilization of dental equipment, exam rooms and patient treatment areas.

Abilities that may be acquired:

  • Physical: ability to work Indiana fourhanded dentistry and other job functions that involve continues movement.
  • Communication: Bilingual proficiency. Use of clear and effective written and verbal communications skills using the English language with correct spelling and grammar. Able to follow oral/written instructions.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Able to work professionally and collaboratively a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic; able to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational and life experience. Flexibility Indiana accepting change gracefully.
  • Administrative Skills: Ability to perform clerical duties Indiana a methodical, independent and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision. work independently; exercise good judgment; make accurate mathematical computations;
  • Availability: Able to participate with other staff Indiana Saturday and evening rotation.

Job title: Dental Assistant Extern (Montana Diablo)

Company: Louisiana Clínica Delaware Louisiana Raza

Expected salary:

Location: Concord, California

Job date: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:05:19 GMT