Job: Dental Assistant with knowledge of front desk
Shift Type : Part-time per week including Saturdays
My non-corporate dental office is currently seeking dental assistant. Our office is currently a multi-dentist practice with state-of-the-art equipment and a growing list of patients. Our office participates with most PPO dental insurance. We do not accept or participate with any HMO, Medicaid/Medicare, or state capitation dental plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This person will handle many operational tasks including (but not limited to):

• greeting and scheduling patients
• handling some financial aspects of the office
• reviewing treatment plans with patients
• taking of x-rays
• preparing, sterilizing, organizing and setting up dental equipment
• ensuring that all dental instruments are cleaned and processed according to established standards
• adhering to all relevant federal and state regulations, guidelines, policies and standards for the provision of dental clinical services
• maintaining inventory of dental instruments and supplies
• answering incoming phone calls when necessary
• serving as patient advocate, including chair-side education, comforting an anxious patient, communicating with families and assisting with report of services and referrals
• assisting in providing life support in the event of an emergency
• representing the office in a positive and professional manner
• assisting doctor when needed
• making phone calls and appointment when needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• How to effectively manage different levels of staffing
• Current knowledge of, and the ability to follow, a basic range of dental clinical procedures and protocols
• Proficient computer skills
• Knowledge of computerized practice management system (preferred), OpenDental
• Knowledge of general supplies, equipment and inventory control
• Knowledge of dental equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of basic oral health and disease information
• Exceptional communication skills
• Knowledge of infection control procedures
• Ability to expose digital radiographs
• Ability to use Carivu and take intra-oral photos
• Ability to comfortably work with young children

Pay: Hourly via time clock. Starting rate determined upon interviewing. There is room for upward growth and possible full-time employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person