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Responsible for maintaining the appearance and order of the dental office clinical area.  \nSPECIFIC OBJECTIVES Office Management  \n● Check to ensure that units are ready, stocked and clean at the beginning of each appointment  \n● Oversee cleanliness of operatory  \n● Help in other areas of the office when necessary (phones, unpacking supplies, moving dismissed patient records)  \n● Assist with putting away stock and UPS deliveries when necessary.  \nPatient Management  \n● Greet Patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time  \n● Seat patients and have proper setup for procedures  \n● At all times show care and concern for patients  \n● Try not to leave your patient unattended in the chair  \n● Take and develop diagnostic x-rays  \n● Take preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts  \n● Pour, trim and polish study casts, fabricate temporary crowns, and bridges  \n● Orthodontics  \n● Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs at all times  \n● Chart all patients record date, service rendered, and any charge  \n● Escort patients from the treatment room  \n● Complete patient’s chart indicating procedure done today and check to see if there is any remaining treatment or if the patient needs a cleaning and if necessary make the patient an appointment before escorting to the front desk  \n● Perform clinical procedures as New York State allows  \n● Give patient instruction and demonstrate where necessary  \n● Monitor patient flow  \n● Update patient health history at every visit and patient information  \n● Perform other tasks as assigned by the dentist or your supervisor (this includes training new employees) .  \nOffice Participation  \n● Be an active participant in staff meetings  \n● Promote team concept by interacting with other in the office  \n● Lead by example. Follow policy and procedures noted in the Progressive Dental handbook and encourage other staff to do the same.  \n● Follow, adhere to and encourage other staff to adhere to Progressive Dental’s code of conduct, posted in the office.  \n● Participate in creating and encouraging other staff to maintain a safe, non-hostile working environment for fellow employees and Doctors (no gossiping or negativity toward others) .  \n● Praise others when you “catch them doing something good”.  \n● Follow and believe in Progressive Dental’s mission statement and encourage other staff to do the same.  \n● Train, coach, and educate new personnel (including interns/externs)  \nPERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience  \n● High school diploma  \n● 1-2 years’ office experience  \n● Legible handwriting for notations, memos, and messages  \n● Attend continuing education courses/seminars as directed  \nInterpersonal Skills and Expected behavior for this position  \n● Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members, and community  \n● An effective verbal skill to communicate with patients, doctors, and staff.  \n● Ability to communicate openly while maintaining professionalism and respecting others.  \n● Ability to be coached and be approachable.  \n● Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.  \n● Good listening skills.  \n● Ability to manage multi-tasks  \n● Ability to handle regular interruptions.  \n● Ability to work with the computer system and dental software.  \n● Ability to handle patient complaints, concerns, or questions.  \n● Ability to resolve conflict while being courteous and professional  \nI have received a copy of and understand my job description. I also have had the opportunity to ask any questions.  \nEmployee _________________________________________________ Date _________  \nSupervisor _________________________________________________ Date _________  \nLast Edit 3/25/2021","cbCaii9Wn00w5S0R","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaii9Wn00w5S0R","pdf",46544,"English","# General Objectives\n## Specific Objectives - Office Management\n## Specific Objectives - Patient Management\n## Orthodontics and Clinical Procedures\n## Office Participation\n# Personnel Requirements\n## Education/Experience\n## Interpersonal Skills and Expected Behavior","[{\"question\":\"What are the general objectives of the Dental Assistant role?\",\"answer\":\"The role focuses on assisting the dentist in clinical treatment and maintaining a clean, well-ordered dental office clinical area.\"},{\"question\":\"What specific tasks are included in office management?\",\"answer\":\"Tasks include checking units are ready, stocked, and clean; overseeing operatory cleanliness; helping with phones and supply handling; and putting away stock and deliveries.\"},{\"question\":\"What personnel requirements and expected behaviors are required?\",\"answer\":\"Requirements include a high school diploma, 1–2 years of office experience, legible handwriting, and continuing education as directed. 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