Dental Assistant Front Desk Float

Job Summary

The DA front office float performs clinical and administrative tasks that support practice operations.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

·        Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.

·        Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.

·        Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.

·        Conduct work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.

·        Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient in the patient’s chart.

·        Greet patients upon arrival and assist in answering incoming phone calls.

·        Conduct patient health screening.

·        Perform diagnostic quality dental radiographic procedures. (Once trained and certified)

·        Assist in supporting patient retention by following established scheduling guidelines and protocols.

·        Ensure patients have updated all necessary paperwork prior to treatment.

·        Assist with on-call and reactivation patient lists to ensure openings in the practice schedule are filled.

·        Assist with collecting payments from patients at the time of treatment and scheduling future patient appointments.

·        Ensure that patient records are accurate and complete, and that patient confidentiality is strictly maintained.

·        Monitor and organize outgoing/incoming patient referrals and specialist updates.

·        Dispatch lab work appropriately and check in lab cases as they arrive.

·        Maintain an appropriate office environment through cooperation and teamwork.

·        Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

·        Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

·        Current Basic life support (CPR) Certification.

·        Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray license).

·        Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures specific to a dental office environment.

·        Good communication skills.

·        Ability to perform detailed work according to established formats and protocols.

·        Proof of course completion in the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA) and Infection Control for Dental Assistants (8-hour) within 12 months of employment.

Optional Requirements:

·        At least one years of experience in a dental clinical setting preferred.

·        Working knowledge in (Open Dental, Paterson) dental software.