Set up instrument trays; prepare materials;
2. Escort patient into dental examination room;
3. Prepare the patient for treatment by seating the patient, obtaining records and applying protective garb;
4. Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients;
5. Preparing instruments, materials, and medicaments to be used;
6. Takes and develops dental X-rays;
7. Assists during dental procedures by handing instruments and other supplies, suctioning, irrigating, etc. as instructed by the Dentist;
8. Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies;
9. Decontaminating, scrubbing, packaging, and sterilizing all instruments;
10. Perform solely mechanical work upon inert matter in a dental office, e.g. trimming or mounting impressions taken by the dentist;
11. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs;
12. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the Dentist;
13. Clean patient area of dental treatment room, removing instruments and supplies, discarding disposable supplies and instruments, and ensuring that the room is ready for the next patient;
14. Clean and polish removable appliances;
15. Perform autoclave cleaning and testing;
16. Schedule appointments, receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms;
17. Maintain clinical and business records, manually or using a computer;
18. Ensure that patient records are kept confidential consistent with the Health Center policies and procedures and HIPAA standards; monitor HIPAA compliance within the work environment;
19. Immediately reports any discovered or suspected fraud, waste, or abuse of Health Center funds to the Administrative Manager or Program Director;
20. Immediately reports any discovered or suspected violations of HCC’s protected health information privacy or security policies and procedures to the Administrative Manager or Program Director.