ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Assists the dentist chair-side in all clinical procedures, providing proper suctioning technique, passing instruments, and mixing materials as needed. Performs various assigned lab duties. Prepares patient for treatment and sets-up trays per procedure in compliance with individual providers requests.
At the direction and supervision of the Staff Dentist, performs expanded duty procedures in accordance with the Michigan Dental Practice Act. Assists the dentist chair-side in all clinical procedures, providing proper suctioning technique, passing instruments, and mixing materials as needed. Performs various assigned lab duties. Prepares patient for treatment and sets-up trays per procedure in compliance with individual providers requests.
Responsible for the accuracy, clarity, and proper completion of dental charting. Documents relevant communications with patient into a detailed clinical or communication note. Prints treatment plans and effectively communicates treatment with the patient and reception staff. Provides thorough dental education to patients. Takes and records patients' vitals (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.) at every visit. At the dentist's requests takes and records other relevant vitals. Ensures the proper completion of all EHR requirements within each visit.
Follows Dental Infection Control Program and other regulatory policies and procedures. Coordinates efforts with coworkers to complete operatory set-up, equipment cleaning, sterilization of instruments, and disinfection of operatory. Restocks supplies in operatory and storage room. Informs the individual in charge of ordering of any supplies needed.
Takes diagnostic quality digital and conventional radiographs as assigned by the Staff Dentist, demonstrating proper radiographic techniques and radiation protection.
Completes and submits Medicaid prior authorizations. Maintains detailed spreadsheets logging and tracking prior authorizations and referrals.
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties,