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service rendered and any charges  \no Escort patients from the treatment room  \no Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart  \no Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist  \no Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary  \no Monitor patient flow  \no Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment  \nTreatment Room Management and Sterilization  \no Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean  \no Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures  \no Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations  \no Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations  \no Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized  \no Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display  \no Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases  \no Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment  \no Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks  \no Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol  \nRecords Management  \no Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, includingthe HIPAA privacy and security regulations  \no Accurately file patient information  \no Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointments  \no Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors  \no Assist in the administration of the recall system  \nInventory Management  \no Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed  \no Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times  \nOffice Participation  \no Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e. , answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc. )  \no Be an active participant in team meetings  \no Promote team concept by interacting with others 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