What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Dental Assistant/Front Desk position at New Canaan Dentistry?
Job Summary
Part Time Dental Assistant/Front Desk person needed for busy private dental office. You will be part of a team providing exceptional customer service both while assisting the doctor and managing various administrative tasks at the front desk. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations within the office and maintaining a welcoming environment. Perfect for a dental assistant who would like to take their career to the next level. This job is currently part time, three week days, and may grow to full time. This Doctor also has a second location that may need help to cover when needed.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and manage patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently.
- Schedule appointments and maintain an organized calendar.
- Present treatment plans to patients
- Handle medical records with confidentiality and accuracy, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Review documentation for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with office policies.
- Utilize office management software for patient management. Knowledge of SoftDent a plus, but we will train.
- Assist with billing inquiries and coordinate with insurance providers as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front desk area.
- Address patient inquiries in a professional manner, providing information about services offered.
- Help the Dental Assistant when necessary.
- Assist the dentist when the Dental Assistant is not available.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of Dental Assisting experience.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation review skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented approach.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must love to help people
Be a part of a private dental office whose mission is to help patients have clean and healthy teeth by feeling comfortable coming to the dentist.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 28 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28