Patient Care Coordinator - Dental Assistant
Company: Coast Dental
Location: Lake Mary
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Job Purpose: Assist dentist in providing dental
treatment, care and education to patients. Must possess strong
knowledge and skill of clinical needs, and working knowledge of
back office dental procedures and dental administrative functions.
Must have Expanded Duties Certificate and/or Radiography
Certification upon hire or within ninety (90) days after hire.
Duties and Responsibilities: Awareness of delegable duties and
functions allowed to be performed by dental assistant. Assist in
clinical procedures and treatments. Learn and comply with Coast's
administrative procedures. Learn and comply with OSHA laws and
safety guidelines. Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Learn and comply with state and Federal infection control standards
in the dental office and operatories, including but not Iimited to:
wearing protective barriers such as gloves, scrubs, and eye wear;
disinfecting and steriIizing instruments and treatment areas; and
disposing properly of contaminated or bio-hazardous
waste/materials. Insure review and completion of documentation,
including but not limited to: accurate and current medical history,
medical alerts, and signed Consent forms. Document/chart all dental
procedures performed during each patient visit according to
dentist's instructions and legal requirements. Welcome and escort
patient in reception to and from the treatment areas. Schedule
appointments and assist in appointment confirmation calls.
Effectively provide dental education and information to insure
patient awareness of dental health and continuing treatment.
Effectively present to patient in professional and confidential
manner dental treatment plan and proposed plan for continuing
treatments. Understand and explain insurance benefits and financial
options to patients in nonclinical terms. Ensure operatories are
appropriately equipped and stocked with inventory and re-order when
necessary. Maintain equipment protocols, including but not limited
to: clean evacuation system, lubricate and maintain dental hand
pieces, clean and maintain radiograph processors, monitor and clean
equipment, clean dental lab plaster traps and maintain clean office
environment. Notify Office Manager of equipment failure or general
safety concerns. Assist with laboratory duties as necessary.
Recognize signs of a dental emergency, and insure proper and timely
response and notification to patient, staff, and emergency medical
personnel when necessary. Understand and agree to maintain
production standards. Effectively utilize and maintain a system of
contact for patient follow-up/re-care. Maintain professional
working environment within office team. Attend and participate in
morning huddles and regular office meetings. Adhere to uniform
attire and basic personal hygiene standards per Company policy.
Attend continuing education and training seminars as scheduled.
Understand and abide by HIPAA regulations and maintain
confidentiality. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities: Retain license (Registered, CDA or
EFDA) and demonstrate proficiency to perform expanded dental
assistant functions according to state guidelines and limitations.
Qualifications Active Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
certification. Or if assisting in Florida, a Registered Dental
Assistant (RDA) license or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
certificate obtained prior to May 2009, according to state
guidelines and limitations. Radiography Iicensure. Minimum of
one-year dental experience preferred. Excellent customer services
skills and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in high
volume environment.
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