Dental Assistant (full time) • Smithville

    Highlights

    Current DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or 1 to 2 years of chairside dental assisting experience. Provide administrative support to the front office when needed, including answering phones, unpacking shipments, and assisting with insurance forms.

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    Description

    Location

    Smithville, MS

    Required Qualifications

    • Current Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners Radiology Permit

    • Active CPR Certification

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Current DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential or 1 to 2 years of chairside dental assisting experience

    Description & Duties

    • Assist dentist during patient examinations and clinical treatment procedures.

    • Record and review patient medical and dental histories.

    • Ensure treatment notes, clinical charts, and rendered service charges are accurately documented.

    • Prepare, clean, and stock dental operatories for exams and procedures.

    • Monitor clinical inventory and assist with ordering dental supplies as needed.

    • Expose and process dental radiographs as directed by the dentist.

    • Maintain patient records securely in compliance with state, federal, and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

    • Apply proper infection control protocols for cleaning, sterilizing, and handling instruments. Conduct, log, and report routine spore testing.

    • Coordinate, send, and track dental laboratory cases, as well as patient referrals to and from specialists.

    • Assist in managing patient recall systems and scheduling.

    • Execute preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules for dental equipment.

    • Participate in quality management activities to maintain compliance with JCAHO guidelines and clinical quality benchmarks.

    • Provide administrative support to the front office when needed, including answering phones, unpacking shipments, and assisting with insurance forms.

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