Dental Assistants work at dentist’s offices, orthodontic practices and dental surgery centers to help administer patient care during dental cleanings and oral surgery. Dental Assistants educate patients about procedures and dental maintenance, give instructions for oral care, order x-rays and other scans and reach out to patients about scheduling routine appointments. They set up dental exam tables, assist during cleanings and fillings and hold dental instruments like suction tubs and mirrors while the Dentist works. Dental Assistants also keep track of administrative duties like scheduling patients, stocking supplies and billing patients or insurance providers.
Wat doet een Dental Assistant?
Dental Assistants, or Certified Dental Assistants, are responsible for providing hands-on support to Dentists and completing prep work so they can more efficiently care for patients. Their duties include completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Dental Assistant moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Dental Assistant moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Update and maintain client’s dental records
Perform routine dental cleanings and assist the dentist with complex dental procedures
Take and process X-rays of patients
Schedule patient appointments
Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Dental Assistant zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Customer service skills to ensure patients feel comfortable during their appointment as well as well-informed about treatment and dental wellness
Technical and troubleshooting skills to work with a variety of dental, medical, scheduling and other organization software in the office
Organization skills enable these professionals to keep their workspace clean to ensure patients, dentists and other assistants are safe and healthy while working
Knowledge of dental instruments
Prior experience administering dental X-rays
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Dental Assistant, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
