Dental office assistant (Part-time)

Part-time No previous dental experience needed! Will train an energetic fast learner. . You will undergo paid training for 6 weeks to learn dental terminology and front office. Growth opportunities available

16-20 hours average per week or prn

Our office is looking for a part-time office assistant. You will call patients who have missed their appointments to maximize office production. You will also assist with social media marketing campaigns and provide assistance in back office in cleaning rooms, sterilizing, cleaning. This position is ideal for an individual with great phone and customer service skills and proficient with computers.

Job Requirements

Have a high school diploma

Have 2 years experience in customer service

Have experience using social media platforms and making posts

Show professionalism, dependable, and punctual

Must have pleasant and clear phone voice and able to communicate effectively with patients and staff members

Must have knowledgeable use of computer including internet and microsoft office

Must be neat and keep work station organized

Must have legible handwriting

Willingness to cross train front desk and learn insurance verification

Must be coachable and create value

Team player and able to adapt to office policy improvements

Responsibilities

Utilize insurance call list and rosters to schedule appointments overdue for recare to meet daily production goals

Utilize insurance web portals to determine if patient benefits are active

Pass out marketing materials to neighbors in office facility

Maintain office cleanliness

Clean operatory rooms

Clean instruments

Set up trays

Organize office papers by scanning / shredding documents

Organize paper and reduce office clutter

Create documents on Microsoft word/ excel

Utilize practice software to reschedule patients, using marketing ads and campaigns

Call/send cards/correspondence

·REPORT ON TOTAL APPOINTMENTS made daily

· Record referral source of appointments made from rosters or scheduler

Marketing

Social media response / help with content/ weekly post to platforms

Send New Patient Welcome Letters

Send “ Thank You cards to people who refer patients to the practice

Develop marketing ideas and budget to review with the Dr.

Handle any marketing promotional items for the practice

Office Participation

Be active in staff meetings

Perform other task as assigned by Dr.

May assist in design of marketing and promotional materials (print electric or social media)

Miscellaneous Duties

May assist in operatory such as remove clean rooms, seating a patient

May assist in ordering supplies etc.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• When are you available to start if selected?
• This is a part-time position, no previous experience needed. Pay starts at $10-13 Hours generally are 2-3 days per week - 16-20 hours average. Please type your initials if you have read.
• Are you available to work Mon-Thursday and some Fridays? Must be able to work 8:45-5 pm. We are not open on weekends. You may work 2-2.5 or 3 days a week.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $12