Under the supervision of the Dental Manager and the Dental Assistant Supervisor, the Dental Assistant Float performs the essential functions of a Dental Assistant to all Aviva Health locations as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sterilize dental instruments and equipment by providing back up coverage for sterilization tech as needed.
Oil and clean equipment; clean dental office and operatory.
Maintain proper infection control procedures; wear required personal protection equipment as per OSHA standards.
Prepare patients for treatment by seating, taking blood pressures, and reviewing medical history; present and witness signatures on all appropriate consent forms.
Review patient chart and ensure all paperwork, x-rays and treatment are current.
Perform routine laboratory work such as pouring and trimming working models; packaging and shipping models to appropriate lab; receive and organize lab cases/slips as they are delivered.
Keep current with software specific for electronic dental records, provide accurate documentation by charting each patient’s oral health, treatment plan, and chart notes; ensure that consent forms are signed by all persons required, report any missing information in chart to supervisor or appropriate staff member.
Prepare operatories for dental procedures; assist chairside by handing various instruments and supplies to dentist.
Prepare operatories for hygiene procedures; assist chairside by handing various instruments and supplies to the hygienist, along with assisting with perio charting.
Produce all x-rays as prescribed by the dentist.
Work at different clinics daily, weekly and monthly.
Follow all Aviva Health policies and procedures.
PSR Duties: Answer telephone, schedule patient visits; register new patients and screen for eligibility, collect financial, insurance or third-party payer information, collect demographic information, and prepare chart; enter patient packet data, verify accuracy of and scan documents; calculate individual patient charges for services, collect payment and explain payment process, record receipts of fees in practice management system; explain treatment plans.
Assist all providers and hygiene team with pre-authorizations, referrals, and prescription requests.
Scrub patient charts and work on Gap List.
Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:
Prepared to begin each shift at the designated location at the scheduled time, meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the jobs.
Strictly adhere to the ethics and Code of Conduct as established by the ADA, Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners, and Aviva Health.
Conform to safety work ethics, are flexible and show dedication to the position and community.
Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments efficiently and timely.
Work with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment and attention to detail.
Promote positive customer relations and service to both internal and external customers in a non-discriminatory, confidential, professional, and friendly manner that builds dignity for each individual person.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent education and minimum 6 months dental experience.
Oregon Radiology and EFDA certification preferred.
Ability to maintain and interpret various records relating to patient care and dental services; prioritizes patient care with regard to time and result.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
Ability to be cross trained as a Dental Patient Services Representative.
Ability to be flexible and retain special training in call center, health records, insurance coordination, Gap List, chart scrubbing, and referrals.
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