Job Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a combined Dental Assistant and Dental Receptionist, where your energetic and detail-oriented approach will help create a welcoming environment for patients while ensuring smooth clinical and administrative operations. In this vital role, you'll support clinical procedures, manage patient interactions, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and confidentiality. Your proactive attitude and excellent communication skills will contribute to delivering exceptional dental care experiences in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.
Duties
- Greet patients warmly, verify appointments, and manage scheduling using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft to ensure efficient patient flow
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments according to infection prevention management protocols and aseptic techniques
- Assist dentists during procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry with chairside assistance and four-handed dentistry techniques
- Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans while adhering to dental sterilization procedures and radiation safety standards
- Record vital signs, medical history, and dental information accurately in medical documentation systems while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Manage patient records by updating medical records, coding procedures for billing purposes, and ensuring compliance with medical documentation standards
- Handle administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing patient inquiries, verifying insurance coverage, and coordinating appointments efficiently
Requirements
- Proven experience in dental assisting and reception within a general dentistry or pediatric dentistry setting
- Proficiency with EMR systems like Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic for managing medical records and documentation
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, medical terminology, and dental x-ray procedures
- Familiarity with infection prevention management including sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection control expertise
- Ability to operate dental imaging equipment including X-ray machines and 3D scanners safely and effectively
- Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with patients of all ages including pediatrics
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
- Certification in dental radiography (X-ray) is preferred; additional certifications in pediatric dentistry or endodontics are a plus
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Join us if you're passionate about delivering top-tier dental care while providing outstanding administrative support. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in oral health!
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
