How do they match: Dental Assistants

  • Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

  • Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
  • Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
  • Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
  • Clean medical equipment.
  • Explain technical medical information to patients.
  • Interview patients to gather medical information.
  • Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
  • Maintain medical records.
  • Operate medical equipment.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
  • Process medical billing information.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.