Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for positive team members who are enthusiastic about dentistry and changing lives. If you are interested in a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of others, apply today!

• Previous dental assisting experience required
• Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
• Willing to go the extra mile for patient care and comfort
• Strong social and people skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficient at typing, charting, and using the computer
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter (does not need hand-holding)
• Stays busy and does not need to be told what to do
• Strong moral compass (No lying, stealing, cheating)
• Applicants must be dependable and early/on-time and ready to work
• Willing to go the extra mile to help doctor and fellow colleagues
• Experience using Open Dental a plus
• Spanish speaking a plus

Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding customer service for the patient
• Assist the doctor with dental procedures
• Take radiographs quickly and efficiently
• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctors' schedule and patient flow; create no patient wait time; maintain time flexibility for patient; be present, engaged, ready to work at all assigned shift times.
• Help clean the office and treatment rooms including but not limited to mopping, sweeping, and disinfecting common areas and operatories
• Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
• Have knowledge and understanding of dental terminology sufficient to perform job successfully
• Verify patient health history, medications, and document appropriately
• Assist with other office duties including check-in, check-out, answering the phone, scheduling patients, insurance verification and eligibility confirmation, and posting payment

Education & Experience

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)