Dental Assistant II
About The Position
Vista Dental Group offers a comprehensive range of oral and maxillofacial services in a welcoming and patient-centered environment. Our practice specializes in dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions, complex tooth extractions, and IV sedation, among other procedures. Our focus is on providing top-tier care with a commitment to patient comfort and satisfaction. JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant- Sleep SUMMARY: The Sleep Assistant primary role is supporting, educating, and treating our Sleep Apnea and Temporomandibular Disorder patients. The sleep assistant is expected to be a sleep coach, administrator, and expect the role to evolve with the practice.
Requirements
- Have a desire to grow and learn new job-related skills
- Want to make an impact on people’s lives and their overall health
- Take constructive criticism and use it to improve
- Be on time and dependable
- Be organized and committed to working hard
- Be a team player
- Be adaptable
Responsibilities
- Maintain HIPAA Compliance
- Attain dental x-ray certification
- Maintain CPR certification
- Make sure the treatment rooms are ready, stocked and clean
- Take CBCT, Panoramic Xray, and Digital impressions of patient
- Review and update the patient’s health history, chart, and forms.
- Discuss the risks associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Educate patient on oral appliance therapy for sleep and TMD
- Assist the Doctor when examining patients
- Keep the patient records current & accurate
- Schedule the patient’s next visit
- Maintaining lab cases for all Sleep/ TMJ appliances cases
- Be responsible for the sterilization of instruments and equipment
- Act as a liaison between patients, team members and physicians
- Ensure that all referring doctors receive notes for all referred patients
- Follow up with team members, patients, physicians
- Fit and adjust oral appliances and orthotics
- Make morning occlusal guides
- Use and maintain 3D printer
- Drop off marketing materials to referral sources
- Attend continuing education courses to continue to progress professionally
- Performs other related duties as assigned by sleep dentist.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
