What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental assistant position at STS Staffing & Temporary Services, Inc.?
STS Staffing is seeking several dental assistants for the Reno Sparks area. These jobs will range in pay starting at $18 / hr and up DOE.
Patient Management
o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
o Set up treatment rooms for procedures
o Escort patients to treatment room
o Seat patients in treatment rooms
o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
o Ensure patients are always attended
o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
o Mix dental materials
o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
o Escort patients from the treatment room
o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
o Monitor patient flow
o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
o Implement the preventative maintenance / cleaning schedule for dental equipment
o Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
o Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
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Last updated : 2024-03-22
Salary : $18 - $28
