Dental Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities Include:

• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills:

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

The Responsibilities of a Dental Receptionist Include:

• Greeting patients as they arrive and answering the phones.
• Scheduling and cancelling patient appointments.
• Completing and filing insurance forms and dental billing records.
• Translating dental services into proper billable codes.
• Managing office inventory and supplies.
• Communicating with dental supply vendors.
• Office duties including document filing, scanning, and creation

Skills of a Dental Receptionist Include:

• Excellent phone and in-person communication skills.
• Organization, time management and multitasking abilities.
• An understanding of dental office procedures and workflow.
• Computer literacy in basic applications like email and Microsoft Office.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person