Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our friendly dental practice. This role combines clinical support with front desk responsibilities, ensuring smooth daily operations and excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will be organized, personable, and proficient with dental and medical office procedures.

Experience with electronic medical records and dental software is highly valued, along with robust communication skills. This position offers an engaging work environment where you can grow your skills in both clinical and administrative aspects of dental practice management.

Duties
Greet patients warmly and manage the front desk check-in process
Schedule, confirm, and reschedule patient appointments using Dentrix or similar dental software
Assist the dentist during procedures by passing instruments and maintaining a sterile environment
Take and record patient medical history, update electronic medical records accurately
Manage multi-line phone systems to handle patient inquiries and appointment requests
Collect payments, process insurance claims, and verify patient insurance information using Epic or other systems




Maintain a clean and organized reception area and treatment rooms
Provide administrative support such as filing, data entry, and handling correspondence
Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and infection control procedures

Experience
Previous experience as a dental receptionist or in a dental office setting is preferred
Knowledge of Epic, Dentrix, or similar electronic dental records systems is highly desirable
Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to dentistry and general healthcare
Experience working with multi-line phone systems and managing front desk operations in a medical or dental office setting
Solid organizational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and scheduling
Prior administrative experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous but not required; training will be provided for specific software tools
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, staff, and insurance providers

Pay: $19.30-$28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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