Dental Assistant Front Desk Float

The DA front office float performs clinical and administrative tasks that support practice operations.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
• Conduct work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient in the patient’s chart.
• Greet patients upon arrival and assist in answering incoming phone calls.
• Conduct patient health screening.
• Perform diagnostic quality dental radiographic procedures. (Once trained and certified)
• Assist in supporting patient retention by following established scheduling guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure patients have updated all necessary paperwork prior to treatment.
• Assist with on-call and reactivation patient lists to ensure openings in the practice schedule are filled.
• Assist with collecting payments from patients at the time of treatment and scheduling future patient appointments.
• Ensure that patient records are accurate and complete, and that patient confidentiality is strictly maintained.
• Monitor and organize outgoing/incoming patient referrals and specialist updates.
• Dispatch lab work appropriately and check in lab cases as they arrive.
• Maintain an appropriate office environment through cooperation and teamwork.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Basic life support (CPR) Certification.
• Radiation Safety Certificate (X-ray license).
• Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures specific to a dental office environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform detailed work according to established formats and protocols.
• Proof of course completion in the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA) and Infection Control for Dental Assistants (8-hour) within 12 months of employment.
• Fluent in: Spanish preferred
• Avaiable to work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Optional Requirements:

• At least one years of experience in a dental clinical setting preferred.
• Working knowledge in (Open Dental, Paterson) dental software.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20