Apa Aesthetic is hiring: Senior Cosmetic Dental Assistant in Miami

Administration:
General clinic administrative work and maintenance
Completing Lab paperwork under the dentist direction
Update and maintain clients dental records
Take and process X-rays and scans of patients
Review schedules and anticipate dentist needs in advance
Provide well written accurate treatment plans to Patient Coordinator

Responsibilities:
Attend morning meetings prepared to review your patients for the day: Pull history, what was done last appointment, What is being done the day of appointment.
Ensure that all proper work has been complete prior to appointment if not alert the front desk
Turn on compressors and gas.
Make sure all chairs are down and TVs and headphones are working
Prior to patient appointment, review patient records to be properly prepared - Review if new x rays, scans or preliminary impressions are needed. - Review if numbing will be necessary and if so prepare appropriate doctor
Select and set up needed instruments, equipment and material
Welcome patients by greeting them in the reception area by name
Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort
Assist dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Take all necessary records for appropriate procedure review company check list to ensure all work is complete
Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well stocked to include while patient is in the chair room should be kept clean
Properly send off patients by walking them to front desk staff
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Undertake lab tasks as instructed, ensuring that prescriptions are fully executed

Skills:
Proven experience as a cosmetic dental assistant, 5+ years experience preferred
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable