Patient Care Coordinator - Dental Assistant

Job Purpose: Assist dentist in providing dental treatment, care and education to patients. Must possess strong knowledge and skill of clinical needs, and working knowledge of back office dental procedures and dental administrative functions. Must have Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography Certification upon hire or within ninety (90) days after hire. Duties and Responsibilities: Awareness of delegable duties and functions allowed to be performed by dental assistant. Assist in clinical procedures and treatments. Learn and comply with Coast's administrative procedures. Learn and comply with OSHA laws and safety guidelines. Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Learn and comply with state and Federal infection control standards in the dental office and operatories, including but not Iimited to: wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear; disinfecting and steriIizing instruments and treatment areas; and disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials. Insure review and completion of documentation, including but not limited to: accurate and current medical history, medical alerts, and signed Consent forms. Document/chart all dental procedures performed during each patient visit according to dentist's instructions and legal requirements. Welcome and escort patient in reception to and from the treatment areas. Schedule appointments and assist in appointment confirmation calls. Effectively provide dental education and information to insure patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment. Effectively present to patient in professional and confidential manner dental treatment plan and proposed plan for continuing treatments. Understand and explain insurance benefits and financial options to patients in nonclinical terms. Ensure operatories