Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator

This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate. We are seeking a full-time employee who has the experience & skill set of a dental assistant that can primarily work up front. A knowledge of insurance is strongly preferred but we're open to training. Most days you will work up front but will be asked to assist in the back as needed. At least one year of DA experience is required. One year of insurance knowledge is preferred.

We are looking to fill this position as full-time. Our working days are Monday - Thursday (NO Fridays) & we offer PTO. We are a new, modern private dental practice in Columbia that is excelling beyond expectations! If you're looking for a fun, enthusiastic and tight-knit team, then look no further.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients for treatment and ensure their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials 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
• Assisting hygiene
• Answering phones & confirming appointments
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Verify insurance
• Present treatment plans
• Checking patients out
• Posting insurance payments

Skills

• Proven experience as a 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)

CDA/RDA License Required: No.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Certificate or Certification in Dental Assisting (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21